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34 Out of My Mind by Ruth Christie Making Friends in Faraway Places 35

by Ed and Elaine Henn 36 Bay Creek Marina and Resort by Mary Ewenson 44 Ultimate Guide to Inboard Racing by Joe Evans 56 Russ Garufi and Titan Custom Yachts by Eric Burnley 61 Show Me the Cash - Bluewater Fishing by C.D. Dollar ON THE COVER: John Bildahl A glimpse through John Bildahl’s lens at turn two of the 2008 Cambridge Classic— bildahlphotography.com.

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Editor’s Notebook

11 Dock Talk 20 On the Docks: PropTalk photos 22 Chesapeake Tides 24 Chesapeake Boating Calendar

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31 Dockside Dining 38 Club Notes 44 Chesapeake Racing Scene 50 Merf’s Sketchbook: Harry Link 58 Fishing News and Forecasts

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62 Brokerage and Classified Sections 70 Subscription Form 71 Brokerage Form 71 Index of Advertisers 72 Marketplace Section 74 Chesapeake Classic: Fourth Annual Indoor Regatta

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Editor’s Notebook with Joe Evans

Catch Me If You Can

by Joe Evans

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share the gene that compels motorheads to jump to the music of a hypertuned internal combustion engine. The rumble is even more alluring when the engine is mounted inside of something so exquisite in form and function as a handmade sports car or a racing hydroplane. It’s great fun to see them go. (see PropTalk’s Racing guide pages 44-47) What I didn’t completely understand is why anyone not running illegal spirits across international boundaries would voluntarily get in a boat and make it go over 100 knots.

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700 horsepower

I had asked for the ride, but on getting a close look at the highly-polished 700-hp supercharged engine spilling out of the engine well before the cowling was closed, and after learning that the whole rig including fuel weighed a mere 2300 pounds, I was having second thoughts. Lauterbach handed me a thin orange life jacket with adjustable leg straps and said, “Here, see if this fits.”

Larry Lauterbach was born into boatbuilding in 1947, the same year his father built his first hydroplane. The senior Lauterbach is perhaps the most highly regarded race boat builder in the history of the

confident that he could break that record in the next heat if he could just keep the boat from taking flight. So… he slid a bag of sand in front of his feet and pushed the boat over the limit. “I damn near killed myself on that one,” he recalls. The resulting “blow-over” (racer language for flipping backwards into a tumbling yard sale of boat parts, spray, and apprehension) knocked him out cold and into the ICU with broken ribs, a punctured lung, a ruptured spleen, and a pessimistic emergency room staff.

But, he beat the record!

Since then, he’s won more than 350 major competitions, set six I felt my shoulders and the back of my world records, been the naI was thinking about that as we lowered Larry head being sucked into the Ultrasuede. tional champ 10 times, and was Lauterbach’s newest hyinducted into the American droplane into the water for her first run sport, having made his mark as a builder Power Boat Association Hall of Champiafter a year-long building process. This is and driver from the late 1940s through the ons three times over. And, he hasn’t had the third rendition of a unique two-seat 1990s from his shop in Hampton, VA. a serious crash since 1970—a comforting speedster, designed by Lauterbach and his thought as I climbed aboard and settled Larry was his only full-time employee as father Harry in 2004 purely as a platform the two designed and built a steady run of into the starboard seat, the one with the for thrills and perhaps as the ultimate race-winning boats. In 1963, Larry started well-placed hand-hold ergonomically deexpression of two superior boat building signed to accept my death grip. I mean, if his own racing career with a cartwheel and racing legacies. Racing hydroplanes crash in his first event. A couple of weeks I was going to die this day, at least I would accommodate only a single driver. Thus, it’s later, he hobbled to the podium to accept be in excellent company. not possible to take a friend (or an enemy) his high school diploma with one good I was expecting to find a five-point for a spin. The two-seat Lauterbach design arm. The other was in a sling. safety harness similar to the strapping worn is also the last that the two lofted and built In 1969, he tied a world speed record in

by F-18 pilots to keep themselves attached together before Harry died at the age of 87 an early heat of the Hampton Cup. He was to the ride. Nothing. The conventional wisin 2006.

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dom suggests that if something were to happen, you wouldn’t want to stay with the boat anyway. I took a moment to imagine what it must feel like to be shot out of a cannon like the numbskull who performs that stunt at the Ringling Bros Circus.

No helmets either. But it turns out that what I should have been concerned about was hearing protection.

Like the previous 240 boats designed and built by the Lauterbachs, this boat is built of hand-shaped clear spruce frames covered in thin skins of mahogany marine plywood. “In the old days, Resorcinol glue was the best waterproof adhesive,” Lauterbach recalls. “It was stinky stuff made of formaldehyde and powder, and it required a tight fit between parts. It didn’t have the spanning capabilities of today’s epoxy glue and fillers, so you really had to get it right. My dad was always a stickler for fit and finish anyway. Plus, the boat would just blow apart at those speeds if it wasn’t built to perfection.

I learned to build them to the closest tolerances.”

The evident result is this 22-foot boat built with flawless joints, hand selected woods, and acute attention to the alignment of the grain combined with a keen sense of loads, stress, weight, pride, and the boat’s ability to perform. The perfect red and gold graphics and epoxy-sealed wood coated in deep layers of clear two-part urethane are icing on the effort. It’s the same as a fine custom guitar, except that this concert instrument is meant to carry you over the water at speeds that on a public highway will get you incarcerated.

The rest of the package includes a 468 cubic-inch big-block Chevy truck engine built, bored out, tweaked, and chromed

by Ricky Summit in Tennessee; buttersoft Ultrasuede wraparound upholstery by Steven’s Upholstery in Annapolis; graphics by Ham Parlett in Wye Mills; and precision metal work by David Thompson of Kent Island. The boat is intended for a gentleman named Ed Shield in Virginia

who must like to go fast.

On the first twist of the ignition switch, twin jets of fuming exhaust water shot from identically-chromed ports located on both sides of the hull just forward of the cockpit. After the initial explosion, the engine settled into a thunderous rumble as Lauterbach eased the Velvet Drive transmission into the go mode. I felt as if we were easing out of a cozy cave on the back of a beautiful fire-breathing dragon.

The machined rudder is about the size, shape, and sharpness of a large Japanese butcher’s knife, and it was not much use at a slow speed. In fact, as we eased out of the slip and turned into the channel, the boat seemed fairly stuck to the water with

normal boats do. Instead, they slide and skip through the maneuver using a small outboard skeg mounted on the starboard sponson (hull) to suggest a new direction.

And based on this, my only hydroplane ride, neither do hydroplane drivers feel any compulsion to slow down for a turn.

I suppose you either make the turn or go cartwheeling off into space never to be seen again.

The turn took us into a mirror-flat creek where we could open her up and bring a taste of Armageddon to the chicken-neckers working crab lines along the edge of the channel. I’m sure the crabbers heard us go by. But, they may not have seen us unless they noticed the towering 40-foot rooster-

“I damn near killed myself on that one,” he recalls

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no more sense of direction and excitement than a bumper car.

We waddled into the unrestricted waters of Crab Alley Bay, and Lauterbach began to press the throttle. The boat simply lifted up as if on a cushion of air, and I felt my shoulders and the back of my head being sucked into the Ultrasuede.

In about four seconds, we were chattering over the slight ripples at 60 knots, which seemed fast enough for my metabolism.

We cleared a set of crab pot floats, and Lauterbach fed the big engine some more inspiration. I thought this would be a good time to shout out something like “WOW,” to confirm that I’m an adventurous person and totally unafraid. The instant my mouth opened, it filled up like a wind sock, and my cheeks began to flap loudly like a flat tire. We were heading out toward a far shore at about 100 mph.

Hydroplanes don’t bank into turns as

tail that was our only wake. To me, the people, pots, and shoreline features were a blur of color passing the tearful corner of my eye. I glanced at the tachometer and saw the needle covering 6500, which later worked out on a calculator to be about 120.336 mph.

I could feel a vortex of wind spinning off the top of my starboard ear, and I knew for a moment what it must sound like to be on the beach during a category three hurricane.

We tore a couple of laps around a small island and turned for home much too soon.

As we throttled down for the awkward turn into the marina, I felt the urge to speak.

Lauterbach turned and said, “Well?”

Without pretense or consideration, I replied,“Now, I get it.”

Joe

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tributed to his tank when you’re his season, several powerboatdone. The $5 service is easy, clean, ers have experienced technical fast, and convenient. All season difficulties with non-working long, keep us posted when you pumpout systems at a few marinas on the Middle Bay. And, some are certified have a glorious experience with a pumpout system on the Bay. Send Clean Marinas. We won’t name names; your stories to ruth@proptalk.com. but, you know who you are. We visit We’re happy to promote those you for fuel, and the fuel docks are alfacilities that keep their acts clean. ways working. Why not let us pumpout at the same time we donate countless bucks to the oil gods each season? In the end, it saves everybody time and money At the end of May, the Honey and helps out our Bay. Dipper with Captain Michael Maybe it takes too much DeRogatis took care of a variety of time and trouble to provide vessels, mainly a bunch of boats on consistent pumpout services. the Rhode River for a big rendezMaybe you don’t have enough vous at Camp Letts. DeRogatis staff for docking, fueling, and monitors VHF Channel 71/honeypumping. Maybe it’s just too dipper@westrhoderiverkeeper.org. yucky a job to stand doing for long. Maybe the equipment, well, just plain sucks. But, it is time to fix or upgrade your pumpout systems and keep them running. It’s part of your Clean Marina certification requirements, and it’s critical to keeping unmentionables from getting into the Bay. Just think of how many boats were out on the water over the last sunny weekend. Multiply that number by about four people over a two-day period, and you get some idea of the magnitude of the problem.

Here’s the good news. The PropTalk crew can personally attest to the fact that Annapolis Landing Marina, Herrington Harbour North, Spring Cove Marina, St. Michaels Marina, and the Tides Inn offer great pumpout services every time we visit them for fuel, overnighters, and such. We congratulate them! We also know that the Honey Dipper operated by the West/Rhode Riverkeeper provides excellent sucking services. The best, in fact, that we have used on the Bay… ever. You don’t have to dock; he sidles right up next to you, shows you how to use the pumpout, and lets you know how much you’ve con-

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Dates To Remember

July 17-19—Cast your lines for a good cause in the fifth annual Kids’ Classic Fishing Tournament out of the Ocean City Marlin Club (OCMC). Captains register and meet (with refreshments) on Friday evening. On Saturday, OCMC and the Wish-A-Fish Foundation will host an all-day fishing trip for kids with special needs and their families and then a picnic party in the evening. Tournament proceeds will be used to charter the Judith M and the Tortuga docked at the Bahia Marina to make the kids’ fishing fun happen. Sunday evening will bring a carnival and an awards banquet at OCMC. (410) 213-1613 July 25 and August 29—The Norris Lane

Foundation will again host two dinghy poker runs to raise funds to provide grants to college students attending Baltimore County colleges and universities. The Middle River Dinghy Poker Run July 25 will begin and end at the

Rest assured; these people all had their Pier Passes for a previous Reedville Antique and Classic Boat Show. Photo courtesy of Clif Ames

September 11-13—Main Street Reedville, VA and Cock-

rell’s Creek will rock with the Sixth annual Reedville Antique and Classic Boat Show. Saturday highlights include an antique boat parade, museum model boats, cool displays and workshops, a nautical flea market, a cocktail party, kayaking fun, and more. The $5 Pier Pass gets you into the show and museum and includes water taxi service. The fun is sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum and Tidewater Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. Show boats should register by August 28. macames@netscape.com

Long Beach Marina in Bowleys Quarters, MD. Register by July 18; poker hands are $35 each.

The Bear Creek Dinghy Poker Run August 29 will begin and end at the Sheltered Harbor Marina. Both runs will make fun stops at local haunts. dinghypokerrun.org

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High seas high jinx! Last year’s Pirates and Wenches Weekend in Rock Hall. Photo by Suzanne Einstein/bluecrab_cc.tripod.com

August 8-9—Rock Hall’s Pirates and Wenches Fantasy

Weekend will swashbuckle its way into the hearts of locals.

Has the community town taken leave of its senses? Apparently so, for the second year in a row. The craziness will circle around costume contests and cruises, demos and decorated dinghies, pirates and prizes, races to beach parties, a Buccaneer’s Ball at Waterman’s Crab House Restaurant and Dock Bar, kids’ fun and games, live music and street performers, movies and treasure hunts, arts and crafts, songs and giveaways, good grub and grog, and more. Do you and your pet have what it takes to look, talk, and walk like a pirate? Find out at rockhallpirates.com.

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Lighthouse Challenge will celebrate the state’s 375th birthday and the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society’s 20th year and promote blue crabs, skipjacks, Chesapeake Bay retrievers, and Black-Eyed Susans. The driving tour showcases the Chesapeake Lightship, Concord Point, Cove Point, Drum Point, Fort Washington, Hooper Strait, Piney Point, Point Lookout, Seven-Foot Knoll, and Turkey Point. cheslights.org

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Check out details at eastportyc.org, including the 2009 participants schedule, decorating and design tips, pictures of past parades, and information on viewing locations. EYC also wants you to send digital photos of living and playing on the Bay and near Annapolis for possible inclusion in the “Annapolis on the Water” Calendar for sale as a fundraiser for the Lights Parade. proptalk.com

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nnapolis author Rosemary Frietas-Williams first became interested in writing about maritime history when Cardie Templeton Hannon hired her to research and install a timeline tracing the 70year history of the boatyard property at 222 Severn Avenue in Eastport.

“In the process, I heard first-hand accounts of boatyard life way back when.

I was hooked,” says Frietas-Williams.

When History Press approached her about writing a book, she says, “At first I wanted to do a book on just boatyards, but we agreed to expand it.” Maritime Annapolis: A History of Watermen, Sails and Midshipmen chronicles the state capital’s maritime history from violent skirmishes among outlaw oyster poachers to the crabbing rage of the 20th century and beyond to the city’s evolution into a sailing capital. In a series of vignettes, Frietas-Williams reveals the locals’ deep connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Although more well-known on her home turf as a watercolorist whose work is displayed in local galleries and in the biannual Art Between the Creeks shows, FrietasWilliams is an Emmy-awardwinning journalist with more than 30 years of experience, including working as an executive producer for MSNBC. When asked about researching and writing about the place she calls home, the author says, “It was a fabulous, fabulous experience. I’m really excited to share it.

Everyone’s in love with the history of Annapolis!” Frietas-Williams will be signing her book at 3 p.m. at the Boatyard Bar & Grill July 19 and at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Annapolis July 23. A portion of book sales will benefit the CRAB Regatta. maritimeannapolis.com

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ort Supply will sponsor a four-day American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) Marine Systems Certification course in Rock Hall, MD August 25-28 and will offer these courses at reduced pricing and with substantial savings in travel expenses. The Sailing Emporium and Haven Harbor Marina are hosting the event. “By partnering with ABYC, local marine facilities can receive useful and pertinent safety-based technical training that raises the bar when it comes to boat building and repair work in this area,” says Bob Cox of Port Supply. “By sponsoring lunches and providing networking opportunities and giveaways, the class becomes more than just a continuing education vehicle for local marine pros; it becomes a community-wide event,” adds Mike New of ABYC. To learn more and register, visit abycinc.org. proptalk.com

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rab your camera, get outdoors, and start shooting. Check out these local contests. Fame and fortune are at your fingertips: • Take photos of Maryland’s natural beauty and enter them into the Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest now through September 11. Prizes include $1200 and a chance to have your outdoor images published. Winning entries will be featured in the winter issue of the Maryland Natural Resource Magazine as well as the 2010 DNR Calendar. dnr.state.md.us/photocontest • Like to take photos around South County and the Bay? By August 2, enter up to three framed photos in a juried competition and free public reception/exhibition at the Captain Salem Avery Museum in Shady Side, MD September 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Winners will be announced in elementary-, middle-, high-school age, adult, and pro photographer categories.

Winning entries will become greeting cards for sale at the museum. Guests at the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society’s West River Heritage Day Oyster Festival October 18 will also vote on the People’s Choice winner. The exhibition is part of the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society’s 25th anniversary celebration. shadysidemuseum.org

• Do you like fresh, local crabs at reasonable prices? Patrick Mahoney Sr. and Patrick Mahoney Jr. take their work boat Wild Country out nearly every day to catch crabs. They recently opened up Wild Country Seafood near the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Counted among Eastport’s last watermen, they’ve cut out the middle man and offer lower

prices and fresher crabs than those flown in from out of state. Check out the live or steamed crabs and other seafood specialties at 17 Severn Avenue. They are open Tuesday-Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Mondays). (410) 267-6711

Seeking Boat Repairs or Maintenance?

Make Sure it Gets Done Right!

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) provides boat builders, dealers, yards and repair shops with the standards and education needed to increase the quality of workmanship and to get the job done right.

ABYC is the source for marine safety standards and technical workforce certifications. The ABYC Certified technician logo is a recognized symbol of safety, quality and professionalism around the world.

Next time you walk through the door at your builder, yard, repair shop or dealer, ask if they are an ABYC member, and if they have an ABYC Certified technician on hand.

To locate an ABYC Certified technician near you, use our online Certified Technician Directory at www.abycinc.org!

Setting Standards for Safer Boating

613Third Street, Suite 10, Annapolis, MD 21403 P - 410.990.4460 F - 410.990.4466 www.abycinc.org

These companies all employ ABYC Certified Master Technicians

PropTalk photographer Al Schreitmueller won first place in the post-race category for his photograph, “Canvas on Canvas” in the 2008 St. Mary’s College of Maryland Governor’s Cup Yacht Race Photography Competition.

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• The Annapolis Maryland Capital YC, Clarks Landing’s Chester Marine Center, and National Harbor Marina are Maryland’s newest Clean Marinas. On August 8, National Marina Day, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Clean Marina Awards luncheon to recognize the above marinas as well as other Clean Marinas certified since August 2008, including Annapolis City Dock, Annapolis YC Sailing Center, Gunpowder Neck Boat Club, Mill Creek Marina, Nanticoke Harbor, West Basin Marina, and Yacht Basin Company. dnr.maryland.gov Last year, Jay Litty bought a custom Bonedeo 34 and was so sold on these boats that he began representing Florida-based Bonedeo Boatworks here on the Chesapeake.

Larry Bonedeo recently launched the above 34-footer for an owner in New Jersey. Twin 300 Verados glide her through the water at a cool 54 mph (bonadeoboatworks.com).

Photo by Peter Gorman

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• Bobby Childs recently became operations manager for LetsGoCruising.com in Annapolis, a luxury charter company that is part of the Bay Yacht Group. “In town, we like people to think of us as their floating home away from home,” says Childs with a grin. “Why stay in a hotel when you can play on one of our boats in Annapolis Harbor, entertain your friends, and see the sights all from the comfort of your slip?

We host a bunch of fun events, such as cocktail parties, weekend getaways, corporate and family events, adventure cruises, guided flotilla trips, and more. This year, in addition to fleets in Solomons, along the East Coast, and in the Caribbean, we are opening up a new base in the Abacos for winter charters. Bareboat, captained, power or sailing cats, you name it, we have it.”

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• The USCG recently signed a three-year contract with Midnight Express Powerboats (MEP) to receive a series of MEP’s 39-foot Interceptor models. The move enables MEP to retain its full complement of designers, engineers, and skilled workers while expanding its manufacturing capacity in Florida. MEP’s primary recreational sales office is located on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. midnightboats.com • This June, Jay Stockmann, formerly of Lewmar USA, became the new executive vice president of Vetus and Maxwell America.

Vetus America’s headquarters are in Hanover, MD, and its Maryland distributor is Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis. vetus.nl/us

The Annapolis School of Seamanship and Kadey-Krogen Yachts have teamed up to offer a new, week-long, try-the-trawler-lifestyle training charter on the Chesapeake. A USCG-licensed captain and experienced mate will help you build a knowledge base and a level of confidence while living onboard and cruising on a Kadey-Krogen 48-footer (above). Kadey-Krogen Yachts will refund the cost of the Trawler Training Charter/course to anyone who purchases a KadeyKrogen after completion of an Annapolis School of Seamanship trawler training charter. Leaving from Annapolis, the charter route includes stops in Solomons, St. Michaels, and Baltimore. The next course will run from July 28 to August 8, with more courses later this summer. annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

• Want to make sure your new DSC-VHF marine radio works? Already have your MMSI number? Then, it’s time to schedule your free radio check with TowBoatU.S. All hail 0-338-04000; this number is available to boaters from the Gulf Coast and along the Atlantic Coast from Florida to Sandy Hook, NJ. TowBoatU.S. operators will confirm if your GPS latitude and longitude position is displayed during the radio check. boatus.com

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Your PropTalk team attends many events—open houses, raft-ups, tournaments, fundraisers, fun-raisers, tributes, openings, races, and parties.

Many parties.

It’s our job to be current so we can keep you connected to the action.

This is our cheerful commitment to you, our readers and supporters.

2009 Lake Ogleton Raft Up, Annapolis, Photo by Mark Talbott.

Nm sgd cnbjr Bill Burton takes a moment to thank everyone at the party to celebrate his 61 years as an outdoor journalist. At this PropTalksponsored event at the Boat Yard Bar & Grill, officials from Maryland DNR brought word that the Choptank River Fishing Pier would soon be renamed, the Bill Burton Choptank River Fishing Pier in recognition of all Burton has done to ensure its preservation and use.

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Here are some of the events we covered this month. Check proptalk.com to see if we took a photo of you and yours at one of these events, and follow us on Twitter to make sure you don’t miss the next happening.

The 2009 Bands in the Sand Fundraiser, photographed at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis, MD, 13 June 2009.

Photo by Mike Morgan. mikemorganphoto.com

Mark Stevens and family during the fifth Spa Creek White Perch Open. proptalk.com

The Annapolis Kadey-Krogen staff had a full fleet of yachts in town at Port Annapolis Marina for an open house June 12-14 with Krogens in every size from 39 to 58 feet. More than a hundred prospective buyers and dreamers came by for tours including PropTalk staff. Posing on the new wide-body 55 are (L-R) Casey Graves,Jim Roos, Larry Polster, Greg Sapp, John Gear. Photo by John Bildahl, bildahlphotography.com

Tiki Bar, Solomons

A classic combo, Antique Boat Festival, St. Michaels. Photo by Joe Evans

Cassie Anderson and Karyn Dillon of the 38-foot Sonic Open Tab at the Leukemia Poker Run opener. Photo by Joe Evans

Rachel Engle—Party expert, PropTalk staff, ...single, at Pusser's on Ego Alley, Annapolis.

Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

A small mariner tests a vintage vessel at the Antique and Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels. Photo by Joe Evans

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Onancock Creek +3 :52 +4 :15 *0.70 *0.83 2.2 Stingray Point +2 :01 +2 :29 *0.48 *0.83 1.4 Hooper Strait Light +5 :52 +6 :04 *0.66 *0.67 2.0 Lynnhaven Inlet +0 :47 +1 :08 *0.77 *0.83 2.4

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

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Windmill Point Wolf Trap Light Urbanna Norfolk

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PropTalk’s Tide & Current Tables Provided by

July 15 - August 14 Currents

Current tables show location, day of the week, day of the month, event (Slack, max Flood, max Ebb), time, and current speed in knots.

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE

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0024 +1.1 0716 -0.8 1307 +0.3 1839 -0.6

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25

0137 +0.5 0811 -1.2 1400 +0.8 1742 2106 -0.9

16 17

0119 -0.9 0629 +0.3 1300 -1.1 1618 1906 +0.8

30

0408 1100 1519

0616 -0.6 0121 +1.1 1154 +0.3 0505 0819 -0.8 1736 -0.6 1210 1415 +0.3

2037

1626 1938 -0.5 0025 +1.0 0413 0719 -0.7

0217 +1.0 1258 +0.2 0558 0915 -0.9 1824 -0.6 1308 1517 +0.3

1734 2037 -0.5 0116 +1.0 0507 0819 -0.8

0310 +1.0 1402 +0.2 0646 1006 -0.9 1917 -0.6 1356 1611 +0.4

1837 2133 -0.5 0208 +1.1 0558 0915 -0.9 0009 0359 +1.0 1504 +0.2 0730 1051 -1.0 2014 -0.6 1436 1659 +0.4

1933 2225 -0.5 0301 +1.2 0647 1006 -0.9

0100 0445 +1.0

1408 1601 +0.3 0811 1131 -1.0

1800 2114 -0.6 1512 1742 +0.5 2023 2313 -0.6 0353 +1.2 0735 1053 -1.0

0149 0527 +1.0

1446 1653 +0.4 0850 1209 -1.0

1908 2213 -0.6

1544 1821 +0.6 2109 2358 -0.6 0053 0445 +1.3 0820 1137 -1.1

0237 0608 +1.0

1520 1741 +0.5 0927 1244 -1.0

2011 2312 -0.7

1614 1858 +0.6 2152 0153 0536 +1.2 0904 1220 -1.1

0042 -0.6

1555 1829 +0.6 0324 0649 +0.9

2112

1002 1318 -0.9 1642 1933 +0.7 0009 -0.7 0254 0626 +1.2

0948 1303 -1.1

0125 -0.6

1629 1916 +0.8 0413 0729 +0.8

1036 1351 -0.9 0106 -0.8 1709 2009 +0.8 0356 0717 +1.1

1030 1345 -1.1

0210 -0.6

1706 2003 +0.9 0505 0809 +0.7

1109 1424 -0.8 0204 -0.8 1736 2046 +0.8 0458 0808 +0.9

1113 1428 -1.0 0003 0257 -0.6

1744 2051 +1.0 0600 0852 +0.6

1141 1457 -0.8 0007 0302 -0.8 1804 2125 +0.9 0603 0901 +0.8

1156 1512 -1.0 0052 0348 -0.6

1824 2141 +1.0 0702 0938 +0.5

1213 1532 -0.7 0107 0403 -0.8 1834 2207 +0.9 0712 0956 +0.6

1240 1559 -0.9 0143 0444 -0.7

1906 2233 +1.1 0811 1028 +0.3

1247 1610 -0.6 0207 0506 -0.8 1909 2254 +0.9 0825 1056 +0.5

1327 1648 -0.8 0238 0544 -0.7

1951 2328 +1.1 1126 +0.2 1656 -0.6 0308 0611 -0.8 1950 2346 +1.0 0943 1200 +0.4

1420 1742 -0.7 0336 0647 -0.7

2039 1231 +0.2 1750 -0.5

2040

0319 0945 15

1404

0439 2 0847

0431 28

1133

0134 +0.7 0823 -1.3 1412 +0.9 1747 2110 -1.1

BALTIMORE APPROACH

12 13 14

slack before ebb

C&D CANAL

0431 15

0956

0115 +1.7 0718 -1.3 1318 +2.1 1605 1932 -2.3

16

0553 1046 1653

0214 +1.7 0814 -1.1 1408 +2.0 2023 -2.3

0034 0710 17

1144

0320 +1.7 0916 -0.9 1502 +1.9 1746 2119 -2.4

0138 0821 18

1246

0431 +1.8 1022 -0.9 1601 +1.9 1844 2220 -2.6

0240 0922 19

1350

0535 +2.0 1123 -1.0 1701 +2.0 1945 2319 -2.7

0339 1014 20

1456

0632 +2.2 1217 -1.1 1759 +2.1 2051

0434 21

1100

0016 -2.8 0727 +2.3 1310 -1.3 1559 1857 +2.3

0526 22

1142

0115 -2.9 0818 +2.4 1404 -1.5 1658 1956 +2.5

0615 23

1224

0217 -2.9 0904 +2.5 1456 -1.8 1755 2054 +2.6

0000 0703 24

1305

0313 -2.8 0947 +2.5 1543 -2.0 1853 2148 +2.7

0102 0748 25

1346

0621 30

1122

+1.7 -1.1 +1.6 -2.0

0052 0723 31

1213

0411 0925 1454 1804 2123

+1.6 -0.9 +1.4 -1.9

1

0142 0819 1305 1848

0512 1024 1545 2213

+1.7 -0.9 +1.3 -1.9

2

0227 0908 1357 1932

0552 1113 1636 2259

+1.7 -1.0 +1.3 -2.0

3

0307 0948 1447 2019

0619 1155 1725 2342

+1.8 -1.1 +1.4 -2.1

0250 0827 1407 1719 2033

4 5

0344 0645 +1.9 1023 1235 -1.3 1534 1812 +1.6 2109

0026 -2.1 0419 0716 +2.0 1054 1315 -1.5 1619 1901 +1.8

6

0455 1123 1702

0112 0752 1356 1950

-2.2 +2.2 -1.7 +1.9

7

0532 1151 1746

0200 0830 1437 2039

-2.2 +2.3 -1.9 +2.1

8

0609 1219 1831

0248 0908 1516 2125

-2.2 +2.4 -2.1 +2.2

9

0026 0646 1249 1917

0333 0946 1554 2212

-2.1 +2.4 -2.2 +2.2

0418 1026 1634 2005 2301

0405 -2.6 1028 +2.4 1630 -2.1 1951 2242 +2.6

0119 0724 10

1322

-2.0 +2.4 -2.3 +2.1

26

0203 0456 -2.4 0830 1110 +2.3 1426 1718 -2.2 2049 2339 +2.3

0214 0802 11

1358

-1.7 +2.3 -2.4 +2.0

27

0304 0549 -2.0 0910 1154 +2.1 1508 1809 -2.2 2149

0315 0842 12

1438

28

0407 0951 1550

0040 +2.1 0642 -1.7 1238 +1.9 1859 -2.1

0514 29

1034

max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio

0143 +1.8 0734 -1.3 1322 +1.7 1634 1946 -2.1

food dir.

ebb dir.

0506 1109 1717 2056 2355

13

0600 -1.4 1157 +2.2 1805 -2.4 2153 0053 +1.9 0426 0657 -1.2 0927 1248 +2.0 1524 1858 -2.4

0545 14

1022

0155 0755 1342 1618 1954

flood knots ebb knots

+1:43 +2:18 +3:45

+2:00 +3:00 +4:53

+1:34 +2:09 +4:57

+1:36 +2:36 +4:15

1.2 1.2 0.5

1.0 0.6 0.3

015° 030° 340°

190° 175° 161°

1.0 1.0 0.4

1.2 0.8 0.4

–0:44 –0:25 +0:16

–1:26 –0:09 +0:08

–0:57 –0:43 –0:17

–0:49 –0:41 +0:13

0.6 1.0 0.9

0.8 1.3 1.1

359° 033° 025°

185° 191° 230°

0.5 0.8 0.7

0.6 1.0 0.9

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+1.8 -1.0 +1.9 -2.4

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Chesapeake Calendar presented by

N E W LY O P E N E D R A W B A R MONDAYS:

Crisfield Crab Cake Special

tuESDAYS:

SAtuRDAY, SEPt 19 5–9 pm

Annapolis Maritime Museum, Eastport Live music: The John Frinzi Band, Jim Morris, James “Sunny Jim” White and Doyle Grisham of The Coral Reefer Band tickets: www.amaritime.org, 410/295.0104 or office@amaritime.org

Meat Loaf Special.

1/2 price bottles of wine on wine list

FuLL MOON PARtY

Live music: D’Vibe Duo Thursdays Aug 6 & Sept 3

15

July

Why Is the Bay So Cloudy and Getting Worse? 7 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Guest speaker: Dr. Charles Gallegos. serc.si.edu

River Concert Series Friday Nights 7 p.m. St. Mary’s College Campus, St. Mary’s City, MD. Jeffrey Silberschlag directs the Chesapeake Orchestra. Free. riverconcertseries.com

Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament South Jersey Marina, Cape May, NJ. sjmarina.com

Free Lunchtime Concerts at City Dock Noon at Susan Campbell Park, Annapolis City Dock. Organized through Annapolis Maritime Museum. amaritime.org

17-18

Thru Jul 31

Thru Aug 20

Tour the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Boats leave the Annapolis Maritime Museum docks at 8 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. Alternating Sundays. $70. amaritime.org

Thru Aug 23

15-18 17

AquaPalooza 11 a.m. White Marsh, MD. Raft-up party with Sea Ray and MarineMax! aquapalooza.com Thunder in the City Poker run out of the Chesapeake Inn in Chesapeake City, MD. thunderinthecity.com

18

AquaPalooza Bear, DE. Raft-up party with Sea Ray and MarineMax and live music, food, games, giveaways, and more. aquapalooza.com

the Way a Raw Bar Should be... oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels & shooters Fourth & Severn • Eastport – Annapolis 410.216.6206 • www.boatyardbarandgrill.com

18 18

CBPBA Central Poker Run cbpba.com

Dog Days of Summer 1 to 5 p.m. First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach. Bring your pooch on a leash for dog demos, a canine fashion show, crafts, exhibits, and more. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml

18

James River Raft Race and Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two-mile race, fishing clinic, kids fishing derby, game station, river races, car show, and live music. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml

18

Jet Ski Poker Run Ride out of Tim’s River Shore Restaurant & Crabhouse in Dumfries, VA. timrivershore.com

Free Con-

Thru Aug 27 certs 7 p.m.

Thursdays. Captain Herbie Sadler Waterman’s Park, Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Talented locals sing sea songs by the Bayside. Free. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. amaritime.org Summer

Thru Aug 29 Programs

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Educational canoe paddles and hikes through Maryland’s wetlands for families. serc.si.edu

15

J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake 12:30 to 4 p.m. Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD. Annual allyou-can-eat seafood festival with crabs, fish, clams, beer, soda, and more! $40. crisfieldchamber.com/events

24 August 2009 PropTalk

Merrick Kehoe and Caroline Weems enjoy summer on the Bay on a 25-foot Bertram.

Photo by Amy Gross-Kehoe/PropTalk

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18

Relay for Life Poker Run North East River YC, North East, MD. jacksonmarinesales.com

18-19

Diesel Engine Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. For more courses, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

18-19

Flounder Bash Northern Neck Angler’s Club, VA. 1captdave@comcast.net

18-19

Kids’ Classic Fishing Tournament Ocean City, MD. Hosted by the Ocean City Marlin Club and WishA-Fish Foundation to benefit kids with special needs and their families.

Fishing, picnic, carnival, and awards banquet. (410) 213-1613

Rush hour in Solomons. Photo by Ruth Christie/PropTalk

New Marina in Baltimore NOW OPEN

18-19

N.S. Savannah Turns 50! Baltimore Harbor will host a huge maritime celebration in honor of the World’s first nuclear-powered merchant vessel, N.S. Savannah, as this National Historic Landmark turns 50 years old. Gala, parade of vessels, and more. nssavanah.net

18-19

Tug Boat Parade Honoring N.S. Savannah Baltimore’s Museum of Industry. Demos, arts and crafts, tours, food, music, and more. The July 18 parade will start at noon. Co-sponsored by the Tug Baltimore Group and Baltimore & Chesapeake Steamboat Company.

Proceeds support the Tug Baltimore. steamtug.org

18-26

Ladies and Youth Croaker and Flounder Tournament Dare Marina, Yorktown, VA. Picnic July 26. daremarina.com

24-25

Norfolk Jazz Festival 5 to 11 p.m. Town Point Park, VA. Enjoy live jazz performances from Joel Joyner, Lonnie Liston Smith, Bob Baldwin, and more at the region’s longest running outdoor jazz festival. festeventsva.org

24-26

Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash 214 Cherry Lane, Queenstown, MD. Presented by IMPBA District 12 and the Delmarva Model Boat Club. delmarvamodelboaters.com Follow us on Twitter—twitter.com/proptalk

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July Continued...

24-26

Mari*Fest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Havre de Grace (MD) Maritime Museum. Crab and bull feast, lively music, boat displays, arts and crafts, cardboard boat race, costumes, kids’ fun, and Upper Bay Soup Challenge. hdgmaritimemuseum.com

25

Anchoring: It Shouldn’t Be a Drag 9 to 10:30 a.m. Rock Hall Fire Hall. Workshop presented by the Wilmington Power Squadron. wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

25

AquaPalooza McHenry, MD. Raft-up party hosted by Sea Ray and Deep Creek Marina. aquapalooza.com

25

AquaPalooza Woodbridge, VA. Raft-up rendezvous hosted by Sea Ray and Prince William Marine Sales. aquapalooza.com

25

Chesapeake Folk Festival 10 to 6 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Live music, food, maritime demos, boat rides, and craft vendors. Free with museum admission. cbmm.org

30-31

Middle River Dinghy Poker Run Long Beach Marina in Bowleys Quarters, MD. dinghypokerrun.org

31-Aug 2

25 25

St. Clements Island History and Heritage Day 11 to 3 p.m. St. Clements Island Museum, Colton’s Point, MD. Bring your camera and picnic lunch and enjoy scenic views, lighthouse tours, and kids’ games. stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums

25-26

Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta 11 a.m. Choptank River, Dorchester County, MD. Inboard hydroplane and flat-bottom boats race. Free. cpbra.com, tourdorchester.org

25-26

Chesapeake Watershed Art Exhibition Presented by the Maryland Federation of Art. mdfedart.org

2009 Boating Season Best Rate in Town!

2009 Pony Swim and Auction Chincoteague, VA. chincoteaguechamber.com

31-Aug 1 jacksonmarinesales.com

Donzi Poker Run North East, MD.

Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival Norfolk’s annual love-fest with New Orleans’ special spirit and unique Bayou culture. Carrie B Bayou Cruise on a replica Mississippi Paddlewheeler will feature Louisiana artists sharing their stories. festeventsva.com

August

1

Firewater Fun Run Water-based fun run out of the Nauti-Goose Saloon in North East. northeastmd.org

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1-2

Thunder on the Narrows Noon to 5 p.m. Hydroplanes and Jersey speed skiffs racing through Kent Narrows at speeds over 100 mph, hosted by the Kent Narrows Racing Association. kentnarrowsracing.com

2

Market Day Benefit Fresh Eastern Shore produce to benefit the Annapolis Maritime Museum. skipjack-nathan.org

3-7

White Marlin Open Fish offshore for white and blue marlin, wahoo, dolphin, tuna, and sharks.

More than 400 boats compete. Weigh-ins at 4 p.m. at Harbor Island Marina, Ocean City, MD. whitemarlinopen.com

4 4-5

USCG Celebrates 219 Years! uscg.mil

7

Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Food, food, and more food. annapolisrotary.com

7 8

National Lighthouse Day lighthousefoundation.org

Children’s Day at the St. Clements Island Museum 11 to 2 p.m. St. Clements Island Museum, Colton’s Point, MD. Enjoy games, crafts, demos, food, music, a magic show, and more! Water taxi ride for kids! Free. stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums

8 8 8-9

National Marina Day marinaassociation.org/nmd Seafood Fest-I-Val Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD. seafoodfeastival.com

Rock Hall’s Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Ahoy! Catch up on some Aaarrrgh and Aaarrrgh in Rock Hall, MD. rockhallpirates.com

8-9

Seafood Festival Tydings Park, Havre de Grace, MD. hdgseafoodfestival.org

Built for the time of your life...

Maryland Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $25. cbmm.org

6

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Live music with D’Vibe Duo, good food and beverages, and good friends. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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Smith’s Marina On the Severn River Full Service or DIY Family Owned & Operated Since 1936 Virginia's newest waterman near Cape Charles, VA. Photo by Mary Ewenson/PropTalk

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• Compound & Waxing • Gelcoat & Fiberglass Repair • Fuel Dock

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Raftin' up on Lake Ogleton. Photo by Mark Talbott/PropTalk

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August Continued...

10-17

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 to 10 p.m. August 10, 14, and 17. Annapolis Fire Department, Taylor Avenue. ngardner@sensitivesystems.com

12

Crab Feast on the Harbor Queen 7 to 10 p.m. Annapolis Harbor.

A fabulous evening cruise full of crab cracking and seeing Wednesday night races. watermarkjourney.com

14

Kids Fishing Tournament 9 to 11 a.m. Breakwater Marina, Woodbridge, VA. Sponsored by the Friends of Leesylvania State Park. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtm

14

Open House 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jackson Marine Sales, North East, MD. jacksonmarinesales.com

14-16

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6/25/09

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Red, white, and blue all over! Photo courtesy of Jim Ruscoe/anchoragemarina.com

Experience

BOAT SHOW – EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE – RENDEZVOUS

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the cruising-under-power lifestyle

Hampton Cup Regatta Celebrate 83 years of high-speed action on Hampton, VA’s waterways. View the racing in Mill Creek from Fort Monroe or the E. Mercury Boulevard Bridge. hamptoncupregatta.org

15

Lost at the Tiki Bar Costume Party 7 p.m. Solomons. Dress up for a good cause. Proceeds benefit the Solomons Charter Boat Fleet. $20. tikibarsolomons.com

15-16

Spanish Lessons Fishing Tournament Northern Neck Anglers Club, VA. Awards for Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and spot.

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16-21

Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Hosted by South Jersey Marina in Cape May, NJ. This tournament is the richest marlin and tuna tournament in the world! sjmarina.com

21

Steve Miller Band Concert 7:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Fly Like an Eagle with SMB. calvertmaritimemuseum.com

22 22

CBPBA North Poker Run cbpba.com

Spanish Mackerel Fishing Tournament Weigh-in at Chesapeake Boat Basin, Kilmarnock, VA. Proceeds benefit Lancaster County Little League.

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Join us at the Calvert Marina for an in-water boat show, seminars, and day and evening activities.

October 2–4, 2009 90-minute Seminars: 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Boat Show: Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

General Admission: $15.00 NATIONAL SPONSORS

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22-23

North Beach 2009 Bayfest Noon to 6:30 p.m. Town of North Beach, MD. Arts, crafts, good music, good food, and fun for the whole family!

Don’t miss the Waterman’s Association’s Crab and Shrimp Fest. Free! (301) 855-6681

25-28

Rock Hall Hosts Special ABYC/Port Supply Certification Class Rock Hall Town Hall, MD. Course covers standards and best industry practices that certified technicians need to know. Sponsored by Port Supply. $745. Register with Bob Cox at bobc@portsupply.com.

28-29

Rock the Bay Poker Run Nauti-Goose Saloon, North East, MD. rockthebay.com

29

Bear Creek Dinghy Poker Run Sheltered Harbor Marina, Baltimore. dinghypokerrun.org

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Some of the delightful decor at Lankford Bay Marina. Photo by Ruth Christie/PropTalk

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Dock Bar Guide Upper Bay

Schaefer’s Canal House

39° 31.6N 75° 48.4W

The Granary

39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Nauti Goose Saloon

39° 35.4N 75° 56.4W

Woody’s Crab House

39° 36.2N 75° 56.3W

Harbor Shack

39° 8.1N 76° 14.6W

Waterman’s Crab House

39° 7.5N 76° 12.6W

Carson’s Creekside

39° 19.3N 76° 25.6W

Sue Island

39° 17.1N 76° 23.9W

Crab Quarters

39° 20.5N 76° 24.5W

Red Eye Clubhouse

39° 17.1N 76° 24.4W

Island View Café

39° 16.1N 76° 23.8W

Hard Yacht Café

39° 15.0N 76° 29.3W

Bay Café

39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W

Rusty Scupper

39° 16.5N 76° 36.3W

Dead End Saloon

39° 16.5N 76° 35.2W

Canton Dockside

39° 16.3N 76° 34.9W

River Watch

39° 18.4N 76° 25.5W

Nick’s Fish House

39° 15.4N 76° 36.4W

Windows on the Bay

39° 8.4N 76° 29.6W

Magothy Seafood

39° 4.1N 76° 30.7W

Deep Creek

39° 2.6N 76° 27.4W

Jellyfish Joel’s

39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W

C&D Canal

Sassafras River Northeast River Northeast River

Rock Hall Harbor Rock Hall Harbor

Dark Head Creek Middle River Middle River Middle River

Browns Creek

Bear Creek, Dundalk Baltimore Harbor Baltimore Harbor Baltimore Harbor Baltimore Harbor Baltimore

Middle Branch

Patapsco River

Mill Creek, Magothy River Deep Creek, Magothy River Fairlee Creek Follow us on Twitter—twitter.com/proptalk

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Kitchen open till 11 pm nightly

Corner of 4th & Chester

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• Steamed

Crabs • Real BBQ • Lunch & Dinner • 7 Days

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Middle Bay (cont.)

Middle Bay

Riptides

38° 56.5N 76° 33.2W

Skipper’s Pier

38° 46.2N 76° 33.3W

Pusser’s Landing

38° 58.6N 76° 29.2W

Hemingway’s and Lola’s

38° 58.3N 76° 19.4W

Sam’s Waterfront Café

39° 2.1N 76° 24.4W

Kentmorr

38° 54.5N 76° 21.4W

Mike’s

38° 57.1N 76° 34.3W

Annie’s Paramount

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Cantlers Riverside Inn

39° 0.2N 76° 27.3W

Harris Crab House

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Captain Bud’s

37° 58.3N 75° 51.4W

Red Eye's Dock Bar

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Props Restaurant

39° 8.0N 76° 28.4W

Big Owl Tiki Bar

38° 58.1N 76° 14.7W

The Captain’s Table

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

The Jetty

38° 58.3N 76° 14.2W

DiGiovanni’s

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Fisherman’s Inn

38° 58.1N 76° 14.4W

Stoney’s Kingfisher

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Calypso Bay

38° 46.3N 76° 34.8W

Blue Heron Pub

38° 13.5N 76° 57.4W

Crab Claw

38° 47.5N 76° 13.2W

Madigan’s Waterfront

38° 40.5N 77° 15.3W

St. Michaels Crab House

38° 47.4N 76° 13.1W

Mango’s Bar & Grill

38° 43.2N 76° 32.3W

Foxy’s Dock Bar

38° 47.2N 76° 13.2W

Naughty Gull

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Schooners Landing

38° 41.3N 76° 10.1W

Pirate’s Cove

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

The Masthead

38° 40.5N 76° 10.1W

Big Mary’s Dock Bar

38° 50.6N 76° 32.3W

Abner’s Seaside

38° 41.2N 76° 32.1W

Thursday’s

38° 50.5N 76° 32.4W

Vera’s White Sands

38° 25.3N 76° 27.5W

South River Ego Alley

Chesapeake Harbor South River

Tiki Bar Kent Narrows

(410) 827-6523 www.thebigowl.com

Mill Creek, MD Crisfield, MD Main Creek

Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD

Colonial Beach, VA Occoquan River Herring Bay

Kent Narrows

(410) 827-4959

www.jettydockbar.com

Patuxent River

Galesville, MD Galesville, MD Galesville, MD

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Rockhold Creek, Deale Kent Island Kent Island Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows Kent Narrows

Tracys Landing, MD St. Michaels St. Michaels St. Michaels Oxford Oxford

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Lower Bay (cont.)

Badfish Dock Bar

38° 19.1N 76° 27.1W

The Beacon Cabana Bar

37° 3.1N 76° 17.6W

Catamarans

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Surfrider Marina Shores

36° 54.2N 76° 3.5W

Solomon’s Pier

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Surfrider Taylors Landing

36° 55.2N 76° 11.3W

Tiki Bar

38° 19.1N 76° 27.2W

La Marinella

36° 54.2N 76° 4.1W

Four Winds Café

38° 19.5N 76° 27.1W

One Fish Two Fish

36° 54.4N 76° 4.3W

Bay Hundred

38° 43.8N 76° 19.5W

Chicks Oyster House

36° 54.2N 76° 5.6W

Suicide Bridge

38° 37.2N 75° 56.4W

Dockside Inn

36° 54.2N 76° 5.1W

Snappers

38° 34.2N 76° 4.2W

Bar Norfolk

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Morris Point

38° 15.2N 76° 43.9W

Hooters

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Tim’s II

38° 19.4N 77° 14.5W

Pelican Pub

37° 7.1N 75° 58.7W

Potowmack Landing

38° 49.5N 77° 2.3W

Aqua at Bay Creek Resort

37° 15.4N 75° 58.7W

Tim’s River Shore

38° 34.1N 77° 15.5W

Tommy’s

37° 50.3N 76° 15.1W

Spinnaker’s

37° 30.2N 77° 36.3W

River’s Inn

37° 15.2N 76° 28.5W

Smithfield Station

36° 58.5N 76° 37.2W

Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD Solomons, MD

Knapps Narrows Choptank River, MD Cambridge Creek Potomac River Fairview Beach, VA Potomac River Potomac River Point Lookout

Lower Bay

Mallards at the Wharf

37° 42.7N 75° 45.3W

Sunset Grill

36° 57.5N 76° 17.3W

Surfrider

37° 0.5N 76° 20.4W

Onancock Creek Hampton Roads Hampton Roads

Salt Ponds Marina Lynnhaven River Little Creek

Lynnhaven River Lynnhaven River Lynnhaven River Lynnhaven River Elizabeth River Elizabeth River Cape Charles Cape Charles Reedville, VA Gloucester Point, VA Smithfield, VA

Suicide Bridge, MD

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Out of My Mind

husband. At that time, I was nd into yours. Stephen two years into dating Jim. King once said if he didn’t The camp marks the start of write things down, the our vacation escapades bestories in his head would fore and after we were mardrive him crazy. With that in mind, ried.

I’ll share some thoughts from a recent excursion. This is the first in a On our last visit, we series (hopefully) of stories from a brought the whole family Chesapeake cruiser. and announced we were expecting our first child, now Rising to the cast and casting age 11 years. The place holds to the rise... That’s the flashy fun

by Ruth Christie many other fond memories give-and-take that occurs between for us of fishing, hikfish and fisherman. You throw ing (and doing a bit something out there and wait for of bushwhacking), something to return, always hopreading, and making ing for the best. What were two family adventures.

Chesapeake Bay cruisers doing Standout stories foin the North Woods of Maine this cus on putting frogs June? Paddling canoes, catching in an uncle’s spring brook trout (infrequently, at best), water and seeing him and enjoying some peaceful and in a rocking chair relaxing timeout from our busy sipping Scotch on the kids/work/play schedules. Twenty rocks (literally) in the miles shy of the Canadian border, middle of the pond.

Aroostook County waters meander into a series of ponds that a bunch Part of the fun of of brook trout call “Home, Sweet the Maine vacation is Home.” Luckily, Red River Camps the trip itself. After sit on the edge of a centrally loleaving our kids with cated pond. my sister and her husband in the middle of Pennsylvania Like many such camps, the staff for the week, we split the have a daily ritual of feeding hot driving with stops in Kendogs to a brood of at least 13-inch nebunkport and Sherman on brook trout off the main the way up and Kennebunkdock. Anglers can’t help port on the way back. We but reason that one or two are drawn to the lobsters at of these beauties will venNunan’s, the coastal scenture forth and be unable to ery (there’s a reason the resist their perfectly preBush family compound is in sented flies at dusk, as the Kennebunkport), and many middle of the pond comes memories of the place. We alive with bugs rising to put 2125 miles on my car, the surface and monsters but it was worth it. This year, from the deep lurking bewe stayed in a cabin on an islow. If you cast a fly and My husband, Jim, has land almost exactly 20 years to the day from don’t think, “There’s a made the trip to this “Sportswhen we had last stayed at “Island Camp” big fish under that,” then man’s Paradise” many years with family. you’re not the fishing since he was five years old, camp type.

The camp logbooks tell part of the story; redrivercamps.com and he perfected his casting the rest, you have to find out for yourself.

PropTalk’s Joe Evans as a teenager dreaming of would be proud; this year, we released ev- becoming a guide for the camp. His fam- If you listen, you can hear the loons, ducks, ery fish we caught save one, which—when ily used to own and maintain the camp, and and moose as evening evergreens dance in perfectly encrusted with corn meal and it has had its share of accommodating and the breeze and clear stone-soaked waters lap butter—became a breakfast standout. And, friendly owners since then. The camp is the shores. most nights, we fished near our cabin and in his blood. I started coming to the place All trips run together when you come to had to be pulled off the pond near 9 p.m. in 1980. The diapered toddler in billowing a place time and time again. Shared memofor “suppah.” dresses rambling around the dock that year ries like these are sewn into the fabric of our now owns and operates the camp with her nearly 25-year marriage.

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Making Friends

in Faraway Places

by Ed and Elaine Henn

Editor’s Note: Bay Ranger, a Ranger Tug 25, and the Henns have taken PropTalk fans along as they re-explore the ICW and beyond. This sixth installment unfolds in late February 2009 near Anna Maria Island, FL:

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n February 26, we headed south from Bradenton Beach Marina to Sanibel Island Marina. There, we enjoyed immaculate facilities, desserts at Gramma Dot’s Seaside Restaurant and Saloon, and a complimentary newspaper and two tasty blueberry muffins delivered to our boat each morning!

Sanibel Island has good hiking and biking paths, though it is lined with upscale shopping areas. No free trolley here, and there’s always heavy traffic into Captiva. The islands are famous for seashells and an old lighthouse. In addition to seeing the moon and Venus close together at night, we gave three more tours of our boat to onlookers. One fellow said he dreamed of taking a trip like ours, but didn’t think his wife could leave her bridge club for a winter. That reminds us: Ed won the February gin rummy tournament 29 to 22.

It really is a small world in many ways.

On March 12, we got an e-mail from a couple cruising on a power cat, which they purchased at the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis a year or two ago.

We had met them earlier at the Virginia Visitors Center on the ICW. In Marathon, FL, they saw Hermione, whose travels Jody Reynolds has chronicled in PropTalk. At Hampton City Docks, they read about us in the March PropTalk.

Another Annapolis boat docked by us, as well.

We next headed east on the Caloosahatchee River and stayed at the Franklin Campground. This Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) facility provides halfprice slip rates for seniors ($12 a night).

Then we headed to LaBelle’s city docks, dropped the bow anchor, and backed up to the pier; we haven’t docked that way since chartering in Greece. A sailboat nearby carried the first Saskatchewans we

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had ever met. Another sailor there from Maryland buys derelict boats and repairs them for resale; he also sells kittens from his resident mother cat. He has done the ICW 30 times and hardly ever has to pay for docking; that’s a neat feat in this area.

Along alligator alley on the Okeechobee Lake from Moore Haven to Clewiston, we saw more than 30 gators of all sizes! We did the Port Mayaca Lock and took a half-price slip at the St. Lucie Campground, another nice ACE facility.

On weekends, the Stuart area is full of crazy water people, but things settled down as we headed north on the eastern ICW. The next day, we both bolted for our binoculars when a familiar-looking little red boat came toward us. Lucky Fin was the first Ranger Tug 25 we had seen on the trip.

In hopes of seeing the March 11 Space Shuttle Discovery night launch, we went through the Canaveral Barge Canal and anchored in a lagoon on the Banana River March 10. It was awesome to see the shuttle on the pad all lit up and ready to go. The Coast Guard warns boaters daily to avoid security areas, threatening $250,000 fines and vessel confiscations.

An armed Fish & Wildlife Commission boat came by, saw “Gerry” the geranium onboard, and probably figured we were OK. A big orange full moon did little to ease our disappointment when a fuel leak postponed the launch. (A few days later, though, we caught the launch in Daytona Beach!)

We visited New Smyrna Beach Marina for mail, laundry, and shopping and to see Elaine’s college roommate.

We also welcomed another Annapolis boat; it’s amazing how many people from home travel the ICW. Must be the lovely weather… in the low 80s. Stay tuned with PropTalk for our next steps.

About the Authors: Ed and Elaine Henn are Chesapeake Bay cruisers who like a taste of warm weather every now and then.

When they are not on Bay Ranger, among other pursuits, they help deliver PropTalk Magazine.

Bay Ranger takes it easy at Sanibel Island Marina.

The natives are restful. Lazy gators point the way on the Okeechobee Waterway in Florida.

Sanibel Island Light, FL.

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BayCreek

by Mary Ewenson

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ow many times have I passed Cape Charles without even considering stopping? Too many to count. But this time, I was on assignment.

I was on my way to meet John Wise of Bay Creek Marina and Resort and to check out the skippers’ meeting for the Black Drum tournament. Wise works for MidAtlantic Marine Group, the new management team of the Bay Creek Marina complex.

Wise knows marinas, and he loves his job. It’s clear when he talks about running

Bay Creek that he is completely dedicated to his work. As he showed me the docks, buildings, shops, and amenities, he practically levitated as he described his plans.

The new fish cleaning station was ready just in time for the tournament. A quick tour of the golf course and the marina village was punctuated with “They’ve just done it right,” and “It really is a resort.” The Jack Nicklaus/Arnold Palmer golf course was perfectly maintained and graced with bridges, waterfalls, and beautiful flowers. The floating docks looked brand new.

And, the marina shops were an unexpected pleasure. Clothes, wine, kids’ books, bait, tackle, etc. You can find it all. I can attest that the fish tacos at Aqua, the on-site restaurant, are to die for.

What makes Bay Creek special though, are the smiles and the helpful attitudes of the staff. Every marina employee I met asked if there was anything I needed. The manager of the restaurant checked in twice to see if we were enjoying ourselves. And, when I headed into town (an easy bike or golf cart ride away), the Eastern Shore

“Cape Charles is a sleepy town that’s getting ready to wake up.”

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hospitality continued. Walking down the main street, which is about two blocks long, I was enchanted by the rocking chairs in front of the stores. Quintessentially Mayberry, those rockers were full of locals happy to help.

It was the day before the tournament, so I stopped in at Baileys to see how their bait and tackle sales were going. Apparently quite well. But, the big news was the 75-pound Drum in the cooler in back.

Someone brought it in to be weighed and left it to be part of the annual fish fry that Baileys does in appreciation of its customers. How cool is that? The fish was caught between markers 13 and 16 just north of the Bay Bridge tunnel. You can be sure word of the big fish spread quickly to the anglers at Bay Creek. With lines in at 6:30 the next morning, I’m guessing fish between those marks were in for a lot of attention.

A trip to town would not be complete without a stop at Watson’s Hardware Store. It’s the kind of place that has everything you’ve ever needed, even things you didn’t know you needed. A photo of the display of vintage waterskis was what PropTalk needed for our watersports features.

Rayfields’ Drug Store with its old-fash-

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ioned soda counter is another don’t-miss place in Cape Charles. Root Beer Floats, malteds, and hand-dipped ice cream—it’s all good.

From your slip at Bay Creek you can be in the Bay in minutes and out past the Bay Bridge/Tunnel to the ocean in not much longer. But, tucked inside the Bay Creek setting you are surrounded by serenity.

Wise and his crew have great plans as they refine a total package for Bay Creek. They’ll run you to town for groceries, book a tee time for you, even special order provisions as you desire.

Just down the street from Bay Creek is the Cape Charles Harbor. The scuttlebutt suggests that a boatel and a Marine TraveLift are on their way. As one local told me, “Cape Charles is a sleepy town that’s getting ready to wake up.” As a free trade zone, the town hopes to attract large yachts for major work. Imagine being able to spend a week getting work done on your boat while golfing, playing on the beach, and fishing.

With Bay Creek to anchor the attraction, Cape Charles is a special place that I’m glad to have found the excuse to enjoy.

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Cruising Club Notes Fun in the Summer Sun

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recent out-of-office message from John Collins of the Albin Owners Group is one PropTalk can really stand behind: “I will be cruising the Chesapeake Bay June 24-29 and will have limited access to e-mail. I will return to my office on June 30.” That’s the spirit. Bay clubs are up to their old tricks again: cruising the Chesapeake, partying with friends, thinking big thoughts, and enjoying their boats. And they are not shy about sharing their good fortune with us. Take a look at August; it’s got more good news than ever! As always, send your club stories and high-resolution photos to ruth@proptalk.com.

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Anchoring Shouldn’t Be a Drag

he Wilmington Power Squadron’s workshop on anchoring skills will be July 25 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Rock Hall (MD) Fire Hall.

Simply donate $5 to the Fire Hall and you're in like Flint (wilmingtonpowersquadron. org). —by Harry S. Anderson II (Sut) Nearly two dozen members of the Wilmington Power Squadron celebrated National Safe Boating Week with a Land and Sea Rendezvous at the Turner’s Creek Pavilion May 16 featuring appetizers, drinks, and BBQ.

Goin’ Where the Weather Suits My Clothes

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igh winds made more than 200 boats in the 2009 Stingray Harbour YC Shakedown Cruise happily stay put at Stingray Point Marina, Deltaville, VA. We fly a blue stingray burgee memorializing Captain John Smith’s fateful run-in with a stingray in July 1608 off Stingray Point on the Rappahannock. Our cruising schedule offers a variety of opportunities for adventuring throughout the Bay. Our June summer cruise explored points north, and the annual Summer Sailstice took us to Little Bay June 2021. We’re introducing “Anchoring Out” events for cruising fun at TBD locations depending on the weather (stingrayhyc.com).

—by Pat Anderson

An impeccably dressed vice commodore Cris Dedmond grills for the crowds during the Stingray Harbour YC Shakedown Cruise in Deltaville, VA May 16.

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Tequila + Triple Sec + Lime

Another Fine Recipe

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uring our May Rendezvous at the Lankford Bay Marina, 23 crews from the Marina Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) Chesapeake Bay Cruisers (CBC) came by boat, and nine crews came by car. Three ingredients were on display that make MTOA the organization it is: safety—Hans Bjarno conducted nine vessel safety inspections; maintenance information sharing—there was so much diesel smoke in the air at the socials that we were close to violating the Clean Air Act; and making and meeting new friends— five first timers were introduced including one new member.

The Spring Cruise to Nowhere Great Grilled Grub!

May 30 to June 7 culminated with n June 24, the Potomac a party with the Chesapeake Bay River Smallmouth Club Chapter of the Grand Banks Group hosted our second annual at Granary Creek. On July 17-19, Boat Night, during which everyone we will attend the St. Mary’s River got to see member boats tricked Friday Night Concert Series on the out for fishing! There were kayaks, St. Mary’s College campus.

August pontoon boats, canoes, and a few jet16-18, we will gather at the River boats as well as fun activities, grilled Marsh Marina at the Hyatt Regency food, and more. Don’t miss the Resort near Cambridge, MD meetings July 29 and August 26 in Vienna (VA) Fire Station on Center (mtoa.net). —by Nancy McCarley Street (prsc.org). —by Ernie Rojas

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lassic YC of America members are mixing Margaritas to prep for their Mid-Summer Rendezvous at Worton Creek Marina July 17-19. Their Late Summer Cruise Rendezvous at Skipjack Cove Marina in Georgetown, MD will feature a small-boat parade and dinner at the Granary Restaurant August 14-16. September 18-20 will bring the ever popular Classic Yacht Festival at HarborView Marina in Baltimore, and the Change of Watch Dinner at Osprey Point Marina will be October 17 (classicyachtclub.org).

—with Robyne Reynolds

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he fifth annual Chesapeake Bay C-Dory/Ranger Tug Gathering brought 20 boats and 50 owners, two cats, and numerous dogs from five states to Lankford Bay Marina near Rock Hall, MD June 5-7 (see right). Great food, live music, raffles, and prizes highlighted the festivities, which allowed revelers to swap cruising stories and share ideas on boat improvements (c-brats.com, tugnuts.com). —by Elaine Henn

Fishy News in Bethesda?

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aryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) members recently tapped Bethesda, MD for its 14th chapter in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Jeremy Bendler of Silver Spring, MD was integral in laying the new group’s groundwork and has been named Chapter President.

Bendler hosted the first chapter meeting July 1 at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center at 4805 Edgemoor Lane. The group will meet the first Wednesday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. MSSA relies on a long list of engaging and qualified speakers to engage members,

and the association hosts more than a dozen kids and family events throughout the year and four major tournaments (dcmssa@gmail. com). —by Dave Smith

What Lies Beneath

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ommander Ken Treadwell (see right) of the Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron (KNSPS) recently attended a Cooperative Charting Program workshop at NOAA’s Atlantic Marine Center in Norfolk, VA. The annual workshop includes a series of informational seminars and on-the-water training for U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS) in District 5. Under the program, USPS members provide information to NOAA’s Marine

Chart Division that leads to corrections to nautical charts and piloting publications.

Members also survey the depths of their local waterways where charts have not been updated in decades due to USCG funding limitations. These activities give KNSPS members the opportunity for community involvement and public service and increase our knowledge of local waters (uspsd5.org). —by Karen Wimsatt

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CRUISING CLUBNOTES Tugs Take the Town

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ock Hall (MD) Landing Marina will welcome the Lord Nelson Victory Tug Rendezvous September 18-21. For more details, visit lnvt.wikidot.com. —by Dave Howell

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Who Knew Dogs Like To Shop?

en boats carried 23 members from the Chesapeake Mainship Group and their dogs to Chestertown Marina June 6-7 for a weekend of snacking, shopping, visiting, and eating (below).

Sunday morning featured an exceptionally high tide, but all coped well. The “no host” rendezvous turned into a very relaxed, social, and welcoming environment (groups. yahoo.com/group/chesapeakemainshipgroup).

—by Chuck Mock

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The Competition Was Fierce

uring the seventh annual Grady Ladies Fishing Tournament June 14, 16 ladies fished the Upper and Middle Chesapeake Bay as well as Eastern Bay. It was a tough bite; only 10 fish were brought into the weigh station at Tri-State Marine in Deale, MD, and they were very close in weight. The Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club (CBGWC) met at Calypso Bay Restaurant for the awards ceremony and dinner. The top prize went to Jeannette Hayden for a 3.53-pound rockfish caught on Jack Devine’s boat. Maryanne Gomme on Fishful Thinking netted second place, Wendy Hoop caught the largest perch on Baits Motel, and Lindsey Blum reeled in the largest spot on Angler Management. We next met for a steak and shrimp cookout at Jack and Anne Devine’s home on Rockhold Creek in Deale June 26 (geocities.com/ cbgradyclub). —by Donna Kaler

Hot dog! Anne Devine (right) hoists Jeannette Hayden’s (left) winning rockfish, which made her $163 richer during the seventh annual Grady Ladies Fishing Tournament June 14 out of Tri-State Marine in Deale, MD.

Oh, The Shark, Babe, Has Such Teeth, Dear...

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he Chesapeake Raiders PWC Club and Capital Area PWC Club met at Anglers Sports Center in Annapolis, launched under the Kent Narrows Bridge, and then rode 47 miles to and from Chestertown June 27. Chesapeake Raiders will partner with Turkey Point Marina’s annual Shark Bite Poker Run July 18 to host more than 100 jet-skis to benefit the men and women of the armed forces. Don’t miss the food, beverages, and DJ during the huge post-poker run Beach/ Pool Party at Sundown Manor across from the marina (chesapeakeraiders.com, dcjetski. com). —by Gregg Adams and Martin Tross

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Making a Difference

n search of more than a silver award and using money raised during February’s CCA-MD’s Tiefest (a PropTalk favorite), 14 Girl Scouts in Edgewater Troop 2428 recently planted and will maintain 28,000 oysters in Glebe Creek as part of CCA-MD’s oyster restoration efforts. When the oysters reach adult size, they will be placed in a sanctuary.

Recently accepted as a partner in the Marylanders Grow Oysters (MGO) program, CCA-MD’s Patuxent River Chapter now seeks “creek captains” to become leaders in growing oysters in their local waters. The chapter plans to plant approximately 1.5 million spat on shell in cages this summer on St. Leonard, Battle, Kingston, Town, Lewis, and Cuckold’s Creeks (smcguire@ gmail.com).

Fishing with Captain Tom Cross this June, Mike Rada from Grasonville, MD won the sixth annual Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA-MD) Kent Narrows Fishing Tournament with a 12.10-pound striped bass. More than 100 anglers competed and enjoyed a pig roast at The Jetty Bar and Restaurant. Shore Tackle and Tackle Cove sponsored the fun (ccamd.org).

—by Lew Armistead

The Merits of Fishing

O It’s official. Maryanne Gomme’s second-place charmer netted her second place and a cool $72.

n May 31, members of the Susquehanna Chapter of the MSSA helped a group of Girl Scouts earn their fishing merit badges and then all enjoyed a cookout.

We taught the scouts how to identify the different types of saltwater and freshwater fish and showed them knot tying, casting, and fishing skills at the York Adams County Fish and Game Pond. Most all of them baited their own hooks with worms (gnpdrake@ epix.net). —by Gary Drake

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aits Motel, C-Time, Fishful Thinking, and Reedy’s Rehab of the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club (geocities.com/cbgradyclub) traveled the ICW May 29-June 8 to see ospreys, eagles, herons, and turtles; visit Midway Marina in Coinjock, NC; and gather with members traveling by car for a fun-filled week in a seven-bedroom oceanfront home across from the Teachs Lair Marina in Hatteras. Fourteen members had a terrific time fishing for amberjack, blue line tile, flounder, grunts, king mackerel, mahi mahi, sea bass, sharks, snapper, and triple tail. Right, front row (L-R): Maryanne Gomme, Anne Devine, Cathy Hodson, Mallory Zoylan, Margie Reedy, and Doug Southworth. Back row (L-R): Dennis Kaler, Donna Kaler, Frank Gomme, Jack Devine, Brian Hodson, Charlie Schmitt, Gary Reedy, and Tim Reedy. Everyone enjoyed the pool and hot tub, lively games of pool and putt-putt golf, lighthouse tours and beautiful sunsets, walks along the beach and ferry trips, and gourmet dinners with delightful desserts. On our return trip, we docked at BlueWater Yachting Center before heading home.

We covered 600 miles in all… priceless! —Story

by Margie Reedy and photo by Donna Kaler

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A Delightful Derby

he Pasadena Sportfishing Group hosted its second Kids’ Fishing Derby of the season July 11 at Fort Smallwood Park, drawing about 100 kids who netted prizes and goodie bags and enjoyed cookout favorites (pasadenasportfishing.com). —by Paul Coakley

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CRUISING CLUBNOTES

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Things Are Going Swimmingly

ed by commodore Mel Wyche and Alice Mahon and supported by a cadre of committed members and volunteers, the Seafarers YC hosted its Summer Youth Program July 6-10 (below) for at-risk youth aged eight to 12 years from Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. In addition to having fun and increasing their awareness of water safety and swimming techniques, participants were exposed to maritime career options and learned about seamanship, including navigation, meteorology, fishing, environmental protection, etiquette, powerboating and sailboating, and knot tying.

The increases in the kids' levels of confidence and swimming and social skills that members witnessed in one week made it all worthwhile (seafarersyc.com). —by Edward Morris

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he Jewish Navy celebrated the Fourth of July with a rendezvous in Rock Creek to dine and “ooh and aah” over a multitude of pyrotechnic displays. Plans are being finalized for a Jewish-Navy-Kol Shalom Raft-Up in Saltworks Creek to solve world problems, nosh on great cooking, and engage in the game of “Jewish geography.” Members welcome those who would like to share their enjoyment of boating, their cruising knowledge, and their sense of humor. Overheard at a recent event was a discussion regarding the wisdom of not sitting in the front row at a bris. If you can relate to this kind of wisdom, and if you have additional cultural customs and “bubbe manses” to add to the mix, contact jewishnavy@jewishnavy. org and join our next event. —by Adiva Sotzsky

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Making National News

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he Hatteras 1510 Club, a boating enthusiasts club open to all boaters and interested parties, will hold its ninth annual National Rendezvous at National Harbor Marina September 10-13.

Many members will arrive in vintage Hatteras Yachts to enjoy yacht tours, seminars, fellowship, and more. To attend, contact Tom Earnest at (301) 643-0917 or tomrealest@aol.com (hatteras1510club.com). —by Harry Hamelink

Time for Picnics and Fun

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atapsco River Power Squadron members will hold a mid-summer picnic, potluck, and fun day at the squadron home (122 Riviera Drive in Pasadena, MD) August 22 starting at 4 p.m. The squadron will furnish hot dogs, hamburgers, and sodas; you bring the rest.

The event is open to everyone; let me know if you’re coming at gbthompson@verizon.net or (301) 498-6653. —by Guy Thompson

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A Zellers in the Cellar or a Yottle in a Bottle?

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hesapeake Area Professional Captains Association members will welcome Susan Zellers, executive director of the Marine Trades Association, July 27 at Annapolis Elks Lodge 622 in Edgewater, MD (capca.net).

—by Captain Ken Binnix

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ongs and stories about boats and beaches will again fill the Southern Maryland Sailing Association clubhouse August 16 when Scott Kirby returns to Solomons with Dave Edmisten on guitar. The concert will begin at 4 p.m. and is co-sponsored by Solomons Holiday Inn Select. A native New Englander, Kirby has owned boats since his late teens and has crewed on a variety of vessels, giving him plenty of song-writing material. He now splits his time between Key West and New Hampshire, while touring the eastern half of the country. His music can often be heard on Radio Margaritaville on Sirius Radio’s channel 31 (smsa.com).

—by Tim Flaherty

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ttention trawler lovers: shift into cruise mode with the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) (right). Camp Letts will be packed with the 23rd Annapolis Gam September 25-27.

Don’t miss the cocktail parties, donuts and coffee courtesy of St. Brendan’s Isle Mail Forwarding Service, and SSCA’s cruising seminars, roundtables, demos, nautical flea market, camaraderie, great food, and fun.

You don’t have to be an SSCA member to attend (ssca.org). —by Barbara Theisen

All smiles during a previous Annapolis Gam. Photo courtesy of SSCA

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Too Busy for Words

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he Back Creek YC’s (BCYC) Memorial Day Weekend Cruise to Lankford Bay Marina featured grilled food, a catered dinner, trolley trips to Chestertown’s Tea Party reenactment, and bocce ball. We rafted up on Reed Creek off the Chester June 13 (below) for some watersports on a dinghy-towed float, dinner, and a late-night thunderstorm. On June 19, Dr. Terry Bidnick, medical director of the Goddard Space Flight Center, described how to handle the top five medical emergencies at sea during an evening social hour at the Port of Call Restaurant in Annapolis. Our Weeklong (Freestyle) Cruise started June 27 and ventured to the Maryland YC on Rock Creek, Great Oaks Marina on Fairlee Creek, Georgetown Yacht Basin on the Sassafras, Worton Creek Marina, and Haven Harbor Marina on Swan Creek for Rock Hall’s fireworks July 3-4 (gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel

31-August 1, the Richardson/Bargelski Poker Run August 8-9, a Crab Feast August 22, and a Labor Day Weekend RaftUp on the Bohemia (ucyc.webs.com).

sels, shrimp, clams, corn on the cob, French fries, coleslaw, desserts, and unlimited coffee and tea. Each boat in attendance will get a DECC travel mug while supplies last (rickc@noyceyachts.com). —by Rick Casali

The Lowdown on Down Easters

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n July 18-19, members of the Down East Cruising Club (DECC) will raft up on the West River and dinghy on over to a New England-style feast at Pirate’s Cove Restaurant and Marina in Galesville, MD. On tap after the happy hour are lobster, mus-

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410.625.1700 rock hall’s 2nd pirates and wenches fantasy weekend august 8 - 9, 2009

Come by land or by sea to the Isle of Delmarva‛s award winning swashbuckling event!

Cast Off Kick Off Party Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Race Caribbean Style Beach Party Live Entertainment Pirate Ship Cruises Pirate Encampment & Demonstrations Treasure Hunts & Costume Contests Buccaneer‛s Ball - AND MUCH MORE!

BCYC’s Reed Creek Water Rendezvous provided quality tube time for Cheryl Goldberg and Pam Loving who supported Michelle Sanger in a BCYC pyramid to salute Cypress Gardens.

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Must Have Been a Really Big Pig

he Upper Chesapeake YC rafted up on Lloyd’s Creek for Canal Day this past June and enjoyed the Great Oaks Pig Roast July 11-12, marking the start of Jim Gaston and Alan Payne’s Week-Long Adventure through July 19.

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2009 A Race Guide

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Inside the Oval

fficial boats with judges and rescue personnel are the only vessels allowed inside the course.

The judges use flags to communicate with drivers. However, many competitors have full wireless communication capabilities with their pit teams on shore.

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fter ripping through the early summer waters of New Jersey and North Carolina, the fleet of inboard powerboat racers returns to the Chesapeake for three grand competitions in late July and August—the 90-year-old Cambridge Classic; the Thunder on the Narrows on Hog Bay at Kent Island; and the Hampton Cup in Virginia, which has been running for only 83 consecutive years.

By now, the racers have had five major competitions to work out the bugs and jitters. New engines have been broken in to full bore, fuel blends have been perfected, and driving skills have been refined so that the boats are flying as much as skipping over the waves.

A blue and white flag is the caution flag indicating that there is an obstruction on the course, such as a boat that has lost power or an engine canopy that has blown off.

A red flag indicates a serious accident or other major problem. Sometimes, an official will fire off a red flare to get everyone’s attention. Red means stop as rescue personnel go into action.

A black flag means the course is closed.

What to Know

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losed-course boat racing is organized by the American Power Boat Association (APBA) into classes based on engine size and hull design.

In APBA Region 4, which encompasses the Chesapeake Bay watershed, nine classes of inboard race boats are popular.

Hydroplane designs are distinguished by sponsons, highly-evolved pontoons engineered to lift the boats over the water.

Jersey Speed Skiffs take a more conservative design path, with traditional-looking boats harkening back to a time when they might have been used for running rum through the blockades of prohibition.

For safety reasons, no more than eight hydroplanes are allowed in a heat. The Jersey Speed Skiff class allows 10 boats in a race, which makes this the most chaotic of the classes.

APBA-certified race courses are five miles long and may consist of three one-and-two-thirds-mile laps, four mile-and-a-quarter laps, or five one-mile laps.

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Outside the Oval – Party On

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fficials will set out white stand-off buoys to indicate where spectator boats may raft up. This is where most of the fun happens. Many memorable parties have reached critical mass along the edges of the race course. Music, swimming, floating, dancing, yelling, socializing, and even some race watching occurs on these sun-drenched weekends.

On shore, the festivities are complete with food and drink vendors and expert second-by-second race commentary to fans in the stands. In Cambridge on July 25 and 26, it all happens at Great Marsh Park where the parking is ample and free.

The Thunder on the Narrows is hosted by the Kent Island Racing Association at the Kent Island Yacht Club on August 1 and 2. There is no public parking at the club, but free parking and shuttle service are available under both sides of the Kent Narrows Bridge. Access to the yacht club viewing areas is free for fans under the age of 13. It’s $7 for the rest of us. No coolers are allowed into the club viewing areas, but there are plenty of excellent food and drink options once you are in.

The Hampton Cup weekend August 14 through 16 will also serve as this year’s APBA Summer Nationals. The festival will feature a major Friday night bash with live music on the Mercury Boulevard Bridge, a car show, food, drink, model boats, animal displays, and a kids’ area with activities and clowns.

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The Race:

ive minutes before the start, the race committee will raise a green flag and sound a horn to indicate that the drivers may fire up their engines and head onto the course for timing runs and strategic positioning for the start. A super-sized countdown clock is visible to the drivers.

With one minute to go, the green flag will be replaced by a white flag. In this final minute, the boats may not approach the starting line at anything other than a 90-degree angle. This rule is meant to avoid a dangerous, last-second maneuver to squeeze into the inside lane.

With about 15 seconds to go, the boats will settle into positions with the inside slot being most desirable. The idea, of course, is to reach the line at top speed a wink after the clock strikes zero with the intention of reaching the first turn in clear water. Following boats will have the added challenge of avoiding the leader’s curtain of spray and propwash as the fleet heads into the turn.

At the start, the white flag is replaced by the green flag, which will stay up until the leader enters the last lap. The white flag flies for the final lap, and a checkered flag signifies the finish.

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John Bildahl’s awesome images from the Thunder and the Classic— jbildahl.zenfolio.com/races

The Schedule:

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t would be hard to find a more enjoyable way to spend a summer weekend than rafting up to watch racing hydroplane and skiff drivers test their technology, skills, and courage on the Bay. There’s something about the blended aroma of pit beef, fried chicken, and high-octane fuel that stirs the souls of American motorheads.

July 25-26 Cambridge Classic August 1-2 Thunder on the Narrows August 14-16 Hampton Cup September 5-6 Rage on the River, Port Deposit, MD October 3-4 Clarksville, VA October 10-11 Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ

More Information

Kent Narrows Racing Association—kentnarrowsracing.com Hampton Cup—hamptoncupregatta.org Dave Dunigan’s excellent show from the 2007 Cambridge Classic—davedunigan.com/speedboats APBA—goboatracing.net APBA Region 4 Home Page—region.freehomepage.com

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Chesapeake Race Boat Classes 1.5-Liter Stock (T)—Popular, small, and economical, these boats can reach 95 mph powered by their four-cylinder 1200-1500 cc Toyota engines.

Watch for Jason Browning of Hampton, VA in Bad to the Bone (T-999) and Brandon Kennedy in Shameless Say What (T-1) from Bear, DE to take it to the wire in every heat. Browning’s sister Kasey in her hot pink Hott Stuff (T-15) could be the spoiler. (See her profile on page 48).

1-Liter Modified (Y)—Creative four- or two-stroke-powered speed demons reaching speeds of 105 mph or more.

Look for driver Keith McMullin of Annapolis to bring home the bacon in Outlaw (Y-80) owned and tweaked by Chris Oliver Jr. of Stevensville, MD. Possible spoiler is the Y-88 boat Why owned and operated by Chris Oliver Sr.

2.5-Liter Stock (S)—Powered by four-cylinder Ford engines (2000 cc or 2.3 Liter) on pump gas, the 2.5 Liter promises exciting side-by-side racing at an affordable cost.

Bobby Kennedy from Glen Burnie, MD in Playin’ Again (S-88) and Doug Martin from Virginia Beach in Sunday Money (S-33) are the drivers to watch.

2.5-Liter Modified (A)—With top speeds exceeding 125 mph running on pump gas, methanol, or aviation fuel, this class allows unlimited engine alterations and extreme power.

5-Liter Stock (E)—Stock Ford, Plymouth, and Chevy V-8 engines delivering speeds of 115 mph or more. This class offers close racing with scant rules to control the budget. Its motto is, “rubbin’ is racin’.”

The 2009 race for glory in 5-Liter boats is shaping up between the canary-yellow Batt Boat (E-816) driven by Tommy Thompson of Cambridge, MD and The

Mistress (E-50) piloted by Scott Liddycoat from Hampton, VA. Mistress is co-owned by world champion Wheeler Baker of Queenstown, MD and Ralph Cattaneo of Severna Park, and she sports the PropTalk graphic on her cowling.

National Modified (NM or F)— Not for the timid, with speeds of 140 mph and allowing many engine combinations ranging from light and speedy four-cylinder power plants to big 350 cubic-inch V-8s.

Amy Brockson of Queenstown in Sonic Speed (NM-370) will be setting the pace in this class, but keep an eye on Steve Short’s Getboatgear.com (NM-17), the winner in Elizabeth City, NC. Jersey Speed Skiff (JS)—Fun, affordable, and wildly unpredictable, Jersey Speed Skiffs use a small block Chevy engine to send the 16-foot lapstrake runabouts in tight, 80-mph racing frenzies—crazy fleet races with a driver and an outrider in crowded rail-to-rail competition reminiscent of the rum-running days when the Jersey Skiff developed its pedigree.

Follow the brother/sister team of Jimmie Stewart and Peg Ewancio in Summer Storm (JS-100). However, if Tom Pakradooni brings a boat down from Jersey, all bets are off. Meanwhile, the crowd favorite will be T. J. Sohn, a young man in contention to win the Paul Sohn Memorial award established in honor of his father who perished in a race in 2007.

Pro-Stock Runabouts (PS)— Highly modified 500 CID engines with multiple carburetors burning aviation fuel or methanol blends to push these boats to speeds over 120 mph.

Super Stock (SS)—Super Stock skiffs use big block stock engines and pump gas to inspire tight racing at speeds over 100 mph.

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Kasey Browning —Hott Stuff on the Water

by Laura Adams

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“Kasey is a hard-driving competitor who uses her head as well as her foot.”

sk an average college senior what she does on a long weekend, and she might mention road-tripping with buddies, visiting the family, or simply sleeping straight through on a futon. It’s highly unlikely that she will tell you about juggling shifts at the family boat business or prepping for a big hydroplane race.

For Kasey Browning, a need for speed and her role in the parts and service department at Browning’s Marine in Virginia Beach make her anything but a typical co-ed.

Located on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach, Browning’s Marine is a wellknown powerboat dealership in its fifth decade of operation. People in-theboating-know around Hampton Roads recognize the Browning name as a source for new SeaRay, Boston Whaler, and Sea Pro powerboats. But boat sales and service are only parts of the family story. Three generations of Brownings, including 21-year-old Kasey, have inboard powerboat racing in their DNA. Browning’s grandfather founded the marine dealership and family racing tradition in the 1950s. Kasey’s dad, Terry, raced for 16 years, until an on-water accident at a race in Raleigh, NC in the 1980s convinced him to retire to the pits. Kasey recalls helping out on shore as her cousins and her brother prepped their boats and took off for the races. T. J. Browning, her brother, began racing at the age of 15. The

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Kasey Browning. Photo by Laura Adams

American Power Boat Racing Association (APBA) requires racers to be at least 14 years old.

Kasey recalls that just after her 14th birthday, “Someone asked me if I wanted to jump in, and I just took off.” Since that day, she has settled in to race in the 1.5 Liter Stock class, custom wood/composite hydroplanes with four-cylinder Toyota engines flying around at up to 100 mph. She has piloted three different designs over her career, all with the same name. “At the race where my dad had the accident, there was a boat named Hott Stuff. I’ve kept that name the whole time. That way, everyone knows it’s me,” Browning explains.

If the boat’s hot pink paint job wasn’t enough of a clue, her thick, blonde mop and no-fear attitude are giveaways, too. Although she’s seen her fair share of mishaps on the water, you won’t find her sidelined out of worry. Despite several boat fires and a scary flip in Port Deposit, MD, “I’ve gone through the training, so I’m prepared. Things are second nature,” Browning says.

The Hampton Roads native, who lives on the same street where she grew up, has especially fond memories of local races, including the Hampton Summer Nationals and Hampton Cup. Browning has enjoyed racing outside her neck of the woods, too. “People are definitely into it here,” she says. “But in Valleyfield, Quebec, they live and breathe racing. Everyone who races up there is a celebrity.” From the peninsula to the south side in Virginia, though, it’s definitely “a family thing,” says Browning. “There are a few ‘main families’ in the area who are responsible for four of the seven main races throughout Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. The families put in their all, and they truly enjoy the sport,” she adds.

As one of the main families, it’s a sure bet that at least one Browning will be competing or playing an integral role in one of the area regattas. On the water and around the pits with Kasey, her brother T. J., her Dad, cousin Jason, and uncle proptalk.com

Randy…certainly there is always a Browning near the action. For Randy Browning, having two relatives prepping in the pits can make things interesting. “My feelings differ depending on who’s winning when Kasey’s racing my son, Jason, in the T class,” he teases with a laugh. He is clearly proud of both competitors and sees Kasey as, “a hard-driving competitor who uses her head as well as her foot. Anybody racing against her knows that to beat her they will have to bring their A-game.”

Kim Liddycoat, whose husband Scott used to build custom boats with Browning’s father, has known Browning since her earliest days as a competitor. “She is much more confident in the boat,” Liddycoat says. “She’s aggressive but smart.”

Browning is currently fifth in the country in high points after the season’s first two events. Last season, she finished third in APBA region four, which is comprised of North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. She was the 2007 North American Champion and Summer National Champion and has won the Hampton Cup for best overall performance by being the boat closest to the record at the Hampton Cup Regatta.

Whether back at the dealership or lounging around the pits after a race, Kasey says the environment is what matters the most.

When considering her family and competitors, she says, “They are all friends. It’s enjoyable. It’s not high pressure. They are wonderful people to be around.”

Whichever path Browning chooses to take following her graduation from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington this winter, she’ll no doubt have her friends and family behind her, or as the case may be, chasing her on the water.

About the Author: Laura Adams, originally from Annapolis, is a teacher and freelance writer living in Virginia Beach.

Photo by John Bildahl. jbildahl.zenfolio.com

Photo by Joe Evans

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A Link With the Past

Harry Link gets a hand from a fan before a race.

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he other day, I met up with Phil Link, a long-lost boyhood friend of mine. His dad Harry raced boats, which made him about the coolest guy around to a young kid in the 1950s. Phil and I went off on a tangent, talking about those days.

Harry began racing in 1938 in a Dodge runabout. In 1939, he re-powered his first LINKY with an Evinrude C class engine.

Over the next several years, he successfully campaigned her, winning the Eastern Regional Amateur Championship in his class in 1941. Duty with the Coast Guard during WWII cut back some on Harry’s throttle, but not his interest in racing.

Harry was a big guy (over 200 pounds) and was at the edge of outboard runabout tolerances, which probably had something to do with his decision in 1946 to step up to inboard racing. The question was now

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Harry Link goes for the groceries in a race in 1950.

which type? The sport had evolved from its early days into a series of classes: gas and alcohol, outboard and inboard, and somewhat of an alphabet soup topping out at an unlimited. After some fits and starts during the 1946 and 1947 seasons, Harry settled on the “E” class, and the next LINKY resulted.

At a glance, 134-E LINKY was 16 feet long and displaced about 1200 pounds. The hull was five-ply aviation plywood over oak frames glued and screwed with a bit of mahogany plywood dressing up the foredeck tapering aft.

LINKY was powered by a 225-cubic inch Ford flat-head six carrying three carburetors turning a cupped stainless prop with razor sharp leading edges. Placement of the engine was aft driven through a Vdrive. This configuration (referred to as the copperhead design) was the preference of West Coast racers of the era.

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Few East Coast competitors had adopted the concept. Too bad! With the weight aft, LINKY rode better and turned on a dime. She was also fast! Class E speeds were in the 55- to 60-mph range in those times.

During the 1948 and 1949 seasons, Harry made 10 starts winning five firsts, three seconds, and two thirds.

Soon after, he and LINKY won the E Class President’s Cup called the “Silver Sombrero.”

Winners of this trophy kept it for the following year. I recall the black and white TV coverage and seeing the guy who lived down the hill going like a bat outta’ hell around Baltimore Harbor. Harry held celebrity status to my young eyes.

Racing is much more than the heats of the event itself. It was hard work and required attention to detail.

Guided by the roar of an engine, I would wander down to Phil’s house, and there would be LINKY on her trailer with his dad tinkering, tuning, and puttering. As Phil relates, his dad would often sift through a sack of needle bearings and mike them to get

the precision he wanted. Reliability equals success!

Phil was able to tag along with his dad to some of these regattas. Counseled to “stay out of trouble,” it was for him educational and fun. The pits where the racers readied their craft were particularly interesting if not busy, hectic, and even a bit of theater.

One of Phil’s recollections turned out to be more than theatrical. These high performance plants of their day had basically two modes: go and go fast! Firing up one of these engines could require the use of an early version of Jump Start using a spray bottle dispensing a fog of gas. If that bad boy didn’t fire after several tries, the pit-grown spritzer would be produced and employed, and the start re-tried.

On one occasion, Phil recalls that another racer was into this process and had replaced his spritzer in his back pocket and then immediately jumped overboard! Seems that this little blue flame had erupted from one of the carbs and… well you get the picture.

Harry’s involvement in the sport over nearly two decades was not lim-

ited to the race course. The American Power Boat Association competition was broken down into four regions.

Most of Harry’s efforts were in the Eastern Region, and he competed from Red Bank, NJ to Norfolk. The Chesapeake was extremely active during this time with races in Washington off Hains Point, Baltimore, Norfolk, Kent Island, St. Michaels, Cambridge, and Annapolis. In 1945 near the end of the war, Harry was named Chairman of the Eastern Region serving two terms. The success of the sport was surely further advanced through his efforts.

Harry Link accumulated a bunch of trophies and lots of silver. He was highly respected by his peers, and he sure had my admiration.

About the Author: D.C. “Merf” Moerschel has been “messing about in boats” longer than he cares to recall. Retired, living in Annapolis, he plies the Bay and other waters in his Albin trawler Salty Dog and only does stuff he likes to do.

We’re importing palm trees, Sharks, lots of parrotheads, the John Frinzi Band with “coral reefer” doyle Grisham, Jim Morris and James “Sunny Jim” White.

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The newest 72-footer from F & S Boat Works

She’s nearly 20 feet wide and sleeps 10 in a four- stateroom layout. Each stateroom includes a full head with shower. She weighs about 92,000 pounds. Her engines are 2000-hp 16-valve MTU turbo diesels. She cruised out of Delaware Bay at a comfortable 30 knots at 1725 rpm, burning about 100 gallons per hour. Her top speed at WOT is a bit over 42 knots. The propulsion system features the Boss shaft and coupling system by Seatorque Control

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omposite Yacht in Trappe, MD is on track to deliver a 32-foot Willis Beale designed Down East-style cruiser built on a solid-glass hull from the RP Boat Shop in Steuben, ME. The boat has a single Cummins V-series 380 below deck. She features 28-inch cockpit sides and a 12-foot beam, which makes her ideal for cruising with kids. The cabin includes a V-berth, full galley, and head. The owner likes to fish, so the boat will have a clean layout on deck with removable seats to clear the way for fish fighting. The boat was splashed for prop-tuning and other initial tests just after the July 4th weekend. She’ll be in the hands of her new owner for late July fun.

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Also in the shop is a 46-foot Carman boat for some interior trim work, a Corecell hard-top, some cabin modifications, new granite countertops, air conditioning and ice making equipment installations, a Vacu-flush marine head, raw- and freshwater washdown systems, and the addition of a 17-kW Onan genset.

Composite also reports an uptick in interest in Cape Horn fishing performance boats with the delivery of a new 31-footer sporting a pair of 350-hp Yamaha four strokes last month. im Floyd’s crew at F & S Boat Works in Bear, DE has delivered the new Bandolera, a 72-foot sport fishing boat.

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A new 32-footer from Composite Yacht, near Cambridge.

Systems. This is a completely enclosed, oil-filled shaft and thrust bearing assembly, which promises friction-free operation and a self-aligning universal joint. The company claims a mere two percent mechanical loss of power in the system while freeing the captain from alignment and lubrication concerns. Floyd says, “I’ll probably never build another boat without it.”

The crew’s focus has now turned to the completion of another 72-footer, this time with a pair of 2400-hp MTU power plants.

The hull, deck, and house are complete, and her interior details are coming together. Right behind her are the hull for a new 54-footer and the jig for a 67-footer. ohn Brady of the Workshop on the Water at the Independence Seaport Museum on Penns Landing in Philadelphia reports the completion of Silent Maid, a copy of a 33-foot B-class catboat designed by Francis Sweisguth and built by Morton Johnson of Bay Head, NJ in 1924.

The original is being restored as a museum piece. The copy will be launched to sail on Barnegat Bay.

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The next big project may be the restoration of a 36-foot Ray Hunt-designed powerboat from 1948. The museum is pondering the possibilities with the thought of building a working replica.

The Independence Seaport Museum’s Workshop on the Water is dedicated to the skills and traditions of wooden boat building and sailing in the Delaware Valley and the New Jersey shore, with classes and volunteer opportunities for those who want to know more or who wish to celebrate the tradition—phillyseaport.org.

The Carman 46 at Composite Yacht

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oe Reid and his team at Mast & Mallet in Edgewater, MD have a couple of new boats taking shape while maintaining a robust schedule of commissioning, refinishing, maintenance, and repair projects. The strip-planked hull for the 24-foot Homewood Landing launch has been faired, glassed, and sealed in epoxy. At press time, she is ready to be flipped so the interior work can commence. The Homewood Landing 24 is the brainchild of Bill Donohue at Annapolis Classic Watercraft (ACW) based on lines and details of an old boat that caught Donohue’s eye. Mast & Mallet was commissioned to build the hull, essential internal structure, and engine bed.

Donohue will perform the finish and rigging work. The Mast & Mallet carpenters milled three-quarter-inch bead-and-cove red cedar strips to form the soft-chined hull over the jig stations and bulkheads that were digitally created by Mike Kaufman and cut by Sean and Mike Suckling at Lite-Woods Joinery in Annapolis.

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years ago. Kaufman managed the lengthening and relocation of bulkheads and frames to accommodate more boat and a 54-hp Yanmar diesel engine. She will feature a short hard-top and a cozy cabin just large enough for crab baskets and grandkids.

Reid reports that her engine and systems are installed and ready to operate. The paint work is nearly complete, and she will soon be ready to run home to her berth in Oxford, MD with her owners, Ralph and Susan Myers.

monitor so the anglers can keep an eye on the fishfinder info while working the baits and an electric grill in the cockpit to keep those steaks and grilled prawns coming and the crew happy. The cockpit is rigged for hot and cold running water. Thus, a swimmer or diver can hose down with a warm spray after taking a dip.

The hull features prop tunnels to allow a four-foot draft, which will make her ideal for fishing the Caribbean. She’ll also have a $22,000, 20-million candlepower spot light and infrared camera gear to assist in night

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Once the deadrise is out of the shop, the crew will begin framing up a 22-foot Mast & Mallet interpretation of a Smith Island Crab Skiff.

Otherwise, Reid and associates have completed new paint and varnish work on Wayne Goddard’s 31-foot bay-built deadrise, more of the same on a wooden 41-foot German Frers-designed sailboat built in Brazil, and some re-planking and re-painting on a pretty L. F. Herreshoffdesigned Rosinante. uss Garufi’s Titan Yachts in Bishopville, MD, near Ocean City, has production of another of his signature 62-footers under control with the hull complete, engines and mechanical systems installed, decks joined, and the house on. The luxury interior is coming together with three staterooms featuring full heads with showers large enough for two.

The main salon counter-tops are Corian from which a 42-inch monitor/TV will rise on demand. The stateroom monitors are 20-inch screens with the ability to route all entertainment, fishfinding, navigation, and boat systems information to any screen.

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time fishing. The New Jersey-based owner intends to follow the billfish circuit and keep her in Islamorada in the winter.

The boat’s power plan is a pair of 1650-hp CATS. Her Darron Roop-designed hull is marine plywood sealed in fiberglass and West System epoxy. She should be ready to test in April 2010.

Garufi’s next project will be another 62-footer, but this time with a trio of Volvo’s new 1200-hp IPS drop-in engine/drive systems. Besides the great advantages in installation, maneuverability, and simplicity, this arrangement should allow for as much as nine linear feet of additional room below.

He hopes to begin this boat next spring. om and Susan Campbell of Campbells’ Boat Yards in Oxford, MD have a 37-footer built on a hull designed by Spencer Lincoln in 2000. This will be the fourth to come from the Campbell shop. She will go to David and Jeanne Campbell (no relation) in Cambridge, MD, who will christen her Blue Wing. At present, her mechanical systems are being installed, her deck and house are complete and ready to join to the hull, and her metal work has been fabricated. Campbell expects to

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show her in Annapolis after sea trials in early October. Previous editions have achieved top speeds of about 23 knots and settled in to cruise at 19.

Campbell’s new 31-footer has been running the Tred Avon River on sea trials with potential customers. The boat features a Bay-style deadrise hull with ample flair forward carrying all the way aft to keep the ride dry without losing the sleek Chesapeake profile and style. She is intended to be a dayboat you can spend the night on. The cabin features a full-sized V-berth, a convection

Terry Daisey polishes the paint on the Tilghman Island rescue boat while Dixie Daisey provides supervision. Photo by Bill Griffin

microwave, a refrigerator, Corian countertops, and the flawless wood joinery and finish work that Campbell is known for.

She is powered by a Cummins QSB-380 engine. She cruises at 20 knots, with a top speed of 28. Plans are coming together for a center console/cutty cabin version. vans Boats near Crisfield, MD has a 36-foot transport and utility boat under construction for the A&N Electric Cooperative in Accomack, VA. The boat is intended to serve the Virginia islands and other remote locations

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such as Tangier. This boat is replacing a 30-foot Evans, which has served the communities well for many years. The new boat will feature additional seating and storage as well as a Volvo 370-D power plant.

Evans also has the elements of a 50-footer under construction for show and sale. The boat will match up well with a 670-hp Cummins diesel engine delivering about 21 knots of cruise speed.

The hull and house, washboards, and decks are built and ready to join together.

Doug Lowery frames up a new top for a customer on Tilghman Island.

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The cabin layout and amenities could still be an owner’s choice at this point.

Also for sale is Eugene Evans’s own three-year-old 38-foot demo boat. She is a 14.5-foot wide deadrise cruiser with a Cummins 450. She includes a windlass, hot and cold running water, a 70-gallon fresh-water tank, duel hydraulic steering stations (cockpit station), a built-in fish box, rocket launchers, ample rod storage, and shore power. She is set up for pleasure fishing, and she would be ideal as a charter/ party boat—$120,000.

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BOATBUILDER PROFILE

Russ Garufi

& Titan Custom Yachts

by Eric Burnley

I am amazed by the ingenuity and intelligence of the people who build boats. This includes those who build wooden work boats with only the plans in their heads, as well as more modern builders who have an idea of how to make a better boat and then go out and do so.

Russ Garufi falls into the latter category.

He began his building career doing custom homes in the Annapolis area. Now he operates Titan Custom Boats in Bishopville, MD. In addition to building and repairing boats, he also has a marine construction business so he can put in a dock where you can keep your new Titan boat.

Garufi is a lifelong angler who was bitten by the offshore bug early on. He began working on charter boats and later fished with friends who had boats large enough to make the run to the deep canyons where tuna and billfish swim. Along the way, he developed specific ideas about what kind of boat he would build if the opportunity ever presented itself.

As luck would have it, a friend asked for his help in building a 58-foot blue water fishing boat. By the time it was launched, Garufi had developed considerable boat building skills. He also acquired the jig from 56 August 2009 PropTalk

that boat, and in 2000, he launched his own.

After fishing his new boat for a year, he put it on the Internet and sold it over the winter.

His next three boats were 62-footers designed in collaboration with Virginia Beach-based designer Darron Roop. He kept one of them for himself.

On the day I visited his shop he was working on a 62-footer for a client who wanted a tunnel hull so he could enter and depart from his marina regardless of the tide. The hull was complete, and the engines, a pair of C32 Cats with 3300hp, were installed. He was waiting for the shafts to arrive so the power train would be complete.

Over the years, Garufi had seen building mistakes that caused trouble later. One area where this occurs is along the rails. Boats often take hits to the rails around docks and such. In some cases, the damage will hide until it is too late. To prevent water from leaking through a damaged rail, Garufi builds the hull to deck joint using nine one-inch clear Douglass fir strips laminated together and finished with a solid teak border. The outside rail goes on the teak, and while this system does not prevent a boat from hitting a dock or piling, it does prevent serious damage to the interior. proptalk.com

Anther special step taken to make the boat strong is glassing the inside and outside of the cold-molded hull. All the cabinets are epoxy coated, and all wiring is held in place with 316 stainless steel clamps. Wires are run through troughs.

The brass through-hull fittings are painted before installation to prevent the buildup of saltwater corrosion. The engine room and prop tunnels are sealed with several layers of sound-deadening material to keep the noise out of the cabin and cockpit.

The finishing details of each boat are built to the owner’s specifications. For instance, the buyer of the 62-footer in the shop likes the look of teak, so the interior and cockpit carry solid teak panels and trim. Additionally, the stateroom, galley, guest rooms, and heads were placed and fitted out where and how the owner wanted them.

However, the design of the hull, cockpit, and superstructure are an extension of Garufi’s convictions about what a sportfishing boat should be. The beam is a wide 19.2 feet, and the bow carries a bit of a hump in the middle. The bow flare is a modified Carolina style. The vents are much longer than normally found on a boat this size, and they extend the design

lines of the windows all the way aft.

Garufi’s paramount desire is to please his customers. When an issue arises—and there are always issues small or large with a brand new hand-built custom Boatbuilder Russ Garufi. Photo by yacht—Garufi makes Eric Burnley sure the situation is resolved to the customer’s complete satisfaction.

Over the years, he has found it a bit difficult to move his marine construction work barge from one job to another, as state highway regulations require special road permits to move anything over eight-feet wide.

Thus, he is now building a steel work barge that can be assembled out of four sections.

Each section is eight feet wide and can be moved anywhere without a special permit.

As I said, boat builders are always thinking of a better way to do things.

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About the Author: Eric Burnley, a Delaware native, has been writing outdoor features since 1973 for such magazines as Outdoor life, Field & Stream, Saltwater Sportsman, Sports Fishing, Marlin Magazine, and other regional publications.

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Fish News by Captain C. D. Dollar

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Diamond Jim Still Loose

he tagged $10,000 striped bass released in June by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) managed to avoid the chase for the prize and has been replaced in the 2009 Maryland Fishing tournament by another tagged fish worth $20,000, which was released somewhere in the Bay on the first of July. At this time 100 tagged rockfish are swimming in the bay, all worth at least $500 to the angler who catches one. Only one is the Diamond Jim fish. If this fish escapes capture in July, a new diamond Jim released on the first of Auguust will be worth $25,000.

Additionally, any angler who catches a citation fish throughout the state this summer is qualified to win a valuable prize at the tournament celebration in September including a boat package from Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine or great gear from Bill’s Outdoor Center.

The 2009 Maryland Fishing Tournament is dedicated to Bill Burton the dean of Maryland outdoor journalists in his 82nd year of bringing us the fishing and hunting news.

Complete Rules are available online at dnr. maryland.gov/fishingchallenge. You may also follow Diamond Jim on Facebook at facebook. com/diamondjim_md and on Twitter at twitter. com/Diamondjim_md.

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Pending World Record Spadefish Caught in Virginia

n June 12, Roland E. Murphy caught the fish of a lifetime at the Cell aboard the Kingfish, captained by Allen King and first mate, Sherie King.

PropTalk contributor and IGFA representative Dr. Julie Ball reports that Roland’s monster spade tipped the scales at 14 pounds, 14 ounces. The existing world-record spade is 14 pounds.

According to Ball, Roland said, “The fish put up a gallant fight for over 20 minutes, taking me around the boat, almost wearing me out.”

Annual CCA-Kent Narrows Tourney Winners

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rasonville, MD resident Mike Rada took top honors in the sixth annual CCA-MD Kent Narrows Fishing Tournament with a 12.10-pound rockfish while fishing with Captain Tom Cross. The striped bass was tops in the light tackle division and also the biggest fish of the day, and good enough to win CCA MD’s Challenge Cup. Dave Post of Reston, VA won the fly division with a 10.34 pound striper. In the light tackle division, second place went Eric Alexander of Annapolis with a rock of 11.06 pounds fishing with John Rivers. Keith Frazier of Annapolis took third with a 10.72-pound striper. In the fly division, Mark Peeler (Annapolis) placed with a 6.46-pound rock under the guidance of pro-angler, Captain Mark Galasso, and Tony Hughley of Ashburn, VA, rounded out field with a rock of 5.14 pounds fishing with Ernie Rojas of Ashburn, VA. More than 100 anglers competed in the event, which was sponsored in part by Shore Tackle and Tackle Cove in Grasonville, MD.

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aryland, Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey and New York have forged a new Mid-Atlantic ocean partnership designed to address the region’s ocean issues.

Key Points:

• Protecting the region’s ecologically significant offshore habitats;

• Reducing the region’s reliance on fossil

fuels and increase its energy independence by making the Mid-Atlantic a leader in the appropriate development of offshore wind energy; • Striving to protect coastal residents, property, and economic and environmental infrastructure from climate change impacts; • Supporting the health of the region’s tourism and fishing industries by addressing threats to water quality, and; • Engaging the region’s diverse ocean and basin interests as partners in advancing the Mid-Atlantic States’ shared agenda by hosting a stakeholder summit.

MDE’s Rich Eskin said, “To protect public health, MDE will monitor PCB levels in coastal marine striped bass and bluefish.” Visit www.mde.maryland.gov for more information.

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FISH FORECASTS

by Captain C.D. Dollar Mike McGinnity from Hampstead, MD with a 32 inch Striper. Photo by Captain Sonney Forrest

These fish hit like a freight train, and if they had a big spot on their tail, you would swear they were puppy drum. Same family, same fight. —Captain Kevin Josenhans

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aptain Mark Sampson of Fish Finder Charters in Ocean City, MD predicts that July will afford Ocean City offshore anglers plenty of opportunities to tangle with bluefin tuna in the 20- to 30-fathom zone, particularly from the Hotdog Lump on down through the Sausages. “Mixed-in should be a fair number of dolphin and the occasional white marlin,” he says. “Most of the billfish and dolphin action, however, will happen from the 50-fathom line to beyond the

aptain Jim Brincefield in Virginia Beach knows July can be a red hot month off of the Old Dominion, especially for offshore gamefish. Earning top billing are tuna, wahoo, marlin, and mahi (dolphin). Also worth mentioning is the possibility of good shots at swordfish and sailfish. “Inshore action includes spadefish, triggerfish, and sheepshead,” Captain Jim says. The list of sportfish available to anglers in Virginia waters during summer must also include bluefish, black and red drum, cobia, sea trout, Spanish mackerel, and croakers.

When Captain Jim says, “Just about everything is available all month,” he isn’t kidding.

Captain Jim Brincefield aptain Jeremy Blunt of Wave Dancer captjim.com in Ocean City is pumped about sum(252) 336-4296 mer as July kicks off the offshore season.

“We’ve already seen bluefin tuna start to show up on the Hambone, and the yellowfin tuna which typically can be caught around the Washington and Poorman’s Canyons, will be close behind,” he says. As the water warms, the marlin fishing will improve around the Baltimore and Poorman’s Canyons, just in time for the bluewater tournament season where you can fish an event just about every weekend.

Captain Jeremy Blunt wavedanceroc.com (410) 507-4150

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od bless the search engine. It took only a few mouse clicks to determine where the phrase “Dog Days of Summer” originated. Of course, I also looked it up in my hard-bound book of quotes, just to be safe. Turns out, the ancient Greeks and Romans were describing the hot, sultry weather that occurred when Sirius, the Dog Star, rose before or at sunrise (due to the precession of the equinoxes, this no longer holds true.) The forefathers of Western civilization were purported to have sacrificed a brown dog to assuage Sirius’s rage. That plan didn’t work. Although we might still curse the Chesapeake humidity, our pets are no longer in peril. And since my Chessie likes to tag along on night trips for croakers, he can rest easy.

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canyons.” Captain Mark adds that the near shore wrecks and reefs will still produce some tautog and sea bass. Look for trigger and spadefish to move onto the structures.

For back bay anglers, tautog and even the occasional triggerfish or sheepshead should come from the inlet jetties and Route 50 Bridge. He adds that flounder fishermen will engage in, “the never-ending task of weeding through throwbacks just to get an 18-inch keeper.” You can keep three flatfish per day, but remember that the flounder season ends September 13.

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aptain Gary Neitzey of Fish Hawk Guide Service on Kent Island expects to find a few rockfish in Eastern Bay mostly fishing structure with jigs.

“There can be some rockfish action in shallow water in low-light conditions,” he says.

“Poppers and jerkbaits will work,” he adds.

“The waters from Poplar Island to Sharps Island are where I’ll spend a lot of time looking for fish on channel edges.” Captain Gary recommends adjusting the weight of your jig as wind and depth dictate. Six-inch Bass Kandy Delights in either albino or chartreuse work anytime.

Captain Gary Neitzey flyfishthechesapeake.com (410) 758-4262

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aptain Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters in Solomons knows that the heat of July and August weather controls the fishing. “Stripers feed more in the morning and late in the day or evening this time of year. You can see them on top, but they are mostly smaller fish,” he says. “Bluefish will be feeding during the day on anything they can catch. Trolling works well, and spoons are a good bet,” he says. “Croakers are still feeding, but later in the evening since the water is hot. They feed after dark and only for a few hours. Flounder hide on the edges of the channel, while drift fishing catches them with minnows on flounder pounder rigs.” Captain Sonney says that trout are here by this time of the season, but are most active in the evenings feeding in the shallows near grass beds.

He adds, “Worms get the spot, crab catch perch, and squid baits take more croaker than anything.”

Captain Sonney Forrest Reel Relief Charters captainsonney.com (443) 532-0836

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aptain Jeff Popp has moved the boat to Harbor Island Marina on Solomons. This summer he suggests that you can get limits of rock, “anyway you like it—jig, troll, or liveline spot.

Some days you have to look for them, but it should be good fishing.” Captain Jeff adds that you can catch all the spot, white perch, and croakers you could want in the Patuxent River at such places as the Hawks Nest.

For livelining, try the Gas Docks. The north side is best. Those who prefer to troll can do well dragging Storm shads in depths of 4060 feet on the western edge of the shipping channel, near Buoy 77.

Captain Jeff Popp captjeffpopp@yahoo.com (410) 790-2015

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aptain Walt of Light Tackle Charters includes flounder and croaker in Pocomoke and Tangier Sounds throughout July as his best bets. Resident rockfish should begin to school in deeper waters where they can be caught with lures and flies. Look for feeding activity under birds near or on the surface. “Chumming for them will also prove effective. Speckled trout action will diminish, but Spanish mackerel should provide plenty of action in the Smith and Tangier Island areas. Those wanting to try light-tackle action offshore should work the sea bass and lobster pot floats,” he says.

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aptain Kevin Josenhans in Crisfield, MD says that this summer the croaker, “have really come on strong after a cold, wet spring. The action in the shallows has been great casting Berkley Gulp! lures with 1/4- to 3/8-ounce jig heads. These fish hit like a freight train, and if they had a big spot on their tail, you would swear they were puppy drum. Same family, same fight.” He adds that rockfish are available in the shallows if you can find clear water. The cow-nose rays have made a mess of things, but there is plenty of action to be had if you do a little searching.

With the water warming through the 70s, the speckled trout will soon be gathering near deeper structure such as rock piles and wrecks. “Early morning on a moving tide is the best time to catch this handsome cousin of the weakfish,” he advises. “Try jigs tipped with peeler crab if they’re finicky. Flounder will continue to increase in both size and numbers. Fish the crab pot edge with strips of cut fish or large minnows. Make sure the fish you cut up is legal before you do it, and you might want to save the carcass for identification purposes.”

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Bluewater Bliss

by C.D. Dollar

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ver the years, I’ve tagged along with a few bluewater skippers, either just for fun or covering one of the region’s offshore tournaments.

Mid-July through August has historically been the best time to target tuna, dolphin, and white and blue marlins. I may not know much, but I do know these three things to be true about bluewater fishing tournaments: • Everything is bigger—boats, reels, and especially the stakes and the payoff.

• Everything costs more—fuel, gear, entry fees, and boats.

• Never, ever bring a pen aboard a $2 million sportfisher. That’s a surefire way to be offered a one-way ticket to the rock jetty at the entrance to the Ocean City Inlet.

Here are several of summer’s top offshore tournaments: July 17—15th annual Marlin Club Kids Classic Open to all anglers under 20 years old, the event benefits the Wish-a-Fish Foundation. There is an awards ceremony, food, and a carnival at the clubhouse after the tourney. ocmarlinclub.com

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August 3-7—36th Annual White Marlin Open Based out of Harbour Island Marina in Ocean City, MD, this is the granddaddy of offshore tourneys.

Billed as the World’s Largest Billfish Tournament staged from the White Marlin Capital, the 2008 event paid out more than $2.2 million. Can’t attend or fish the WMO but want to watch the action? Check out their “Marlin Cam,” which tracks the weigh-ins daily from 4 until 9 p.m. whitemarlinopen.com August 13-15—16th annual Captain Harman’s Poor Girls Open This is a ladies-only billfish release tournament benefiting breast cancer research. The event has raised more than $100,000 for the American Cancer Society. There are also added entry levels for tuna and dolphin. bahiamarina.com/tournament

August 16-21—18th annual Mid-Atlantic $500,000 The other big-daddy tournament in our strike zone, teams may fish from one of two harbors– the Canyon Club Marina in Cape May, NJ or Sunset Marina in Ocean City, MD. Last year, more than $1.8M was doled out. Reel Joy decked the largest white marlin at 92 pounds, while Impulse V caught the biggest blue, which the tipped scales at 719 pounds. midatlantic500000.com August 16—Seventh annual “Wine, Women & Fishing” Tourney This is a women-only charity billfish event raising money for the Eastern Virginia Medical School Breast Cancer Fund in Norfolk, VA. cbwc.org August 19-22—Sixth annual Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Tournament organizers expect another full house for this year’s event, which limits the field to 75 boats. With a purse of $355,000 in 2008, anglers can expect similar money this year. Last year, 96 billfish were released. vbbt.com

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Powerboat Slips & In/Out Boatel Space Summer Price Specials - Deale, MD – Great boating and fishing – Pool – Showers – Sales – Parts – Service – Inboard – Outboard - Sterndrive.

Gates Marine Service, (410) 8679666 or (301) 261-9200.

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Why Pay High Annapolis or Baltimore Rates? Slips $1,250 - $2,200 YR. Land storage $110 monthly. Haulouts $8.50’. Minutes to Bay and Baltimore Beltway. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www. oldbaymarina.com SURVEYORS

ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Sailboat & powerboat surveys, big or small, gas or dsl.

Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMSCMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 6084404.

Accredited Marine Surveyor Capt. Jon Sheller, AMS, Established 1980, serving MD/DC/VA, SAMS & ABYC accredited. Power & Sail, Gas & Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Finance, Corrosion (410) 3497016, jons2011@aol.com DONATIONS

Maryland Maritime Foundation Needs your help.

Through donations of boats, equipment and other items, we provide funds for education and other opportunities to organizations and individual. We also have boats for sale at great prices - allowing you to get on the water. (301) 509-3206.

Boat, Car, and RV Donations Needed Possible cash back. Fast pickup. Tax receipt given. Proceeds spent locally for college education grants. www.kidsfundinc.org, (410) 532-9330, (877) 5329330.

Full Fair Market/Book Value for Your Boat 501(c) (3) private foundation seeks boat donations for use within educational programs. Fully tax deductible. Free boat surveys provided. Free hauling/transport.

Also accept cars, trucks, and other items of value. Also seeking volunteer sailboat and powerboat instructors. (410) 591-9900

22’ Mathews Brothers Classic Bay Cruiser ’02 Surprise Fiberglass hull.

Yanmar 100hp dsl engine.

Stored and maintained by IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. $99,000 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

23’ Lyman ’59 Gray Marine V/8. Varnished interior & decks.

Full canvas cover. Calkin tandem trailer. Spare engine parts.

Excellent cond.. Present owner for 24 yrs. $19,500, Call Susan @ (207) 371-2827.

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GO ELECTRIC 14’ to 22’ Duffy Electric Boats - No Gas No Smell No Noise, 5 mph, 9 hours, 6+ People. It’s a lifestyle you will love. (757) 481-4560, www.duffyboats.com 17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3-L OMC I/O w/352 hrs, covers, Sea Scouts, $4800, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

21’ Supra ’91 Good cond., trailer-fair cond., inbd Ford 351, ski tow boat, Sea Scouts, $5000 obo, James Klimek, (240) 2714631, jk3043@aol.com, or Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

23' Steigercraft Chesapeake '03 130 Honda low hours, Stern bracket, VHF, depth, Fish boxes, Morse controls, Cuddy cabin, cushions, portable toilet, trim tabs. $25,000. Call Jim 410-827-0054, jhsailor@yahoo.com

24’ Seaway Islander Runabout New model for ‘09 Inboard eng/keel drive; 230 hp FWC V-6; bowthruster; bimini; teak windshield; small cuddy cabin; seating for 6 – 8; soft, dry ride; 20-knot cruise. Introductory price only $69,900. Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 24’ Shamrock 246WA ’00 Hardtop w/enclosure, swim platform, low hrs on 5.7 liter Seamax, electric head, VHF, Furuno, trim tabs, Washdown, $27,500 Composite Yacht LLC, (410) 476-4414.

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25' Ranger Tugs R25 ‘08 This R25 is trailerable! The hull is fast and efficient with great comfortable cruising capabilities and accommodations up to 5 people. $138,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

26' Sea Hunt Triton ’07 Like new with twin 150 Yamaha 4 strokes. Trailer, upgraded electronics and 2013 Yamaha Warranty included. $55,000 all reasonable offers considered. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

28' Chris Craft 2007 Complete Restoration of 1977 Boat! Better than new! New custom windows, St. Steel hardware, upholstery, canvas, dash gauges, thru hulls, etc.

Awlgrip topsides and stripes, gorgeous! Must see! $35,000 Contact (410)353-0766

25’ Sea Ray ‘06 On a trailer and had a recent survey, 50 mph+, thru hull exhaust, double axle trailer, sport tower, $49,995 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com.

25’ Parker 2510 Deep V ’00 twin 200 hp Yamaha Saltwate’s w/EFI & 300 hrs; hardtop; outriggers; AP; radar; GPS/plotter; color fishfinder; trailer. Lift kept. Asking $34,500. Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com 26’ Crosby Tug ’79 This is a one of a kind! This owner has the eye for esthetics and has made all the right changes to keep the looks of a traditional tug yet creating comfortable pocket cruiser. 2001 Perkins dsl engine, true snubbing bit for pulling, functional mast for hauling dinghy to cabin top and much more. Don’t pass this beauty by. Asking $69,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

27’ Sea Ray ‘00 7.4L Mercruiser (120 hours) w/ dual props. Refrigeration, AC/heat, chartplotter. Owned by marina manager. Very clean/ professionally maintained. Reduced to $38,900 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com Sea Ray 270 ’88 Hardtop, Recently repowered w/twin 5.7L $18,500. www.compositeyacht. biz (410) 476-4414.

28' Albin Flush Deck ’04 Only 506 hours use, always indoor stored in a boathouse for the past four years! Located in St. Simons, Georgia. $109,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell

35 Albin TE SF '01 Cum370s 42 Cruisers 4270 '01 Yan440s 31 Pursuit '94 Mercru454s 28 Albin TE '98 Cum300 (410) 990-0404 nickc@yachtfindersannapolis.com 29’ Robbins Chesapeake Bay Boat ‘97 She has been lightly used & mostly as an evening cruiser. She has the Robbins hardtop that covers ½ the cockpit, 2 steering stations (1 in the cuddy cabin), and a single 260hp gas eng. She was designed & built for the Chesapeake & has proven a very capable vessel. Asking $39,900 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

29’ BackCove ’07 Hardtop w/ Yanmar, bow/stern thrusters, custom enclosure, dingy on chocks. Equipped for the “Loop”.

Squeaky clean.

Reduced! $179,500 Crusader YS (410) 2 6 9 - 0 9 3 9 www.crusaderyachts.com

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull.

Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at Mathews Bros Indoor Boat Storage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Summer Inn Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp diesel engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $225,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Lady Antoinette Fiberglass hull. Volvo Penta 5.7GXi, 320hp gas engine.

Kept in top cond. at an indoor storage facility. Purchase today! $185,000 Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720.

29’ Sea Ray Sun Sport ’03 $59,900, our trade! Twin 260 Mercs, A/C, full canvas.

Freshwater boat, always stored inside.

Just serviced and detailed. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, 800-827-8089 30’ Grady White ‘06 Twin Yamahas and clean as can be.

Lee outriggers & full electronics package. $147,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 30’ Bertram Moppie ’94 T-310 Mercruiser engines, cruises at 22 knots and tops out at 30 knots. This vessel has had an exceptional owner who has maintained her beautifully.

She shows like new, has a nice compliment of electronics, sleeps 4 in comfort, great for entertaining and fishing too.

Asking $85,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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30' Pacemaker Sea Skiff '61 $35,000 Crusader Captain's Choice FWC 300 hp. 5.7L 1600 hrs. Cruise 18 knots. Dual station steering and controls. Heat.

V-berth. Settee converts to berth.

Refastened in 2007. Rewired 2006. New bronze prop and 1 1/2" s/s shaft. Eastport Yacht Sales (410)903-1830 www.eastportys.com 31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $59,900, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

32’ Carver Aft Cabin ’99 Bottom-painted and serviced for summer. Full tune-up. New manifolds and risers. Estate sale. $64,900, all reasonable offers considered 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

32’ Carman ‘98 Ready to fish, crab, or cruise? This 32' Carman is ready with a 230hp single Volvo Turbo Diesel I/O $69,995 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 Ready to fish, Plenty of rod holders & storage, Fresh paint, Electronics, Less than 400 hrs on BB Chevy $75,000 Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht. biz 64 August 2009 PropTalk

2008 Eastport 32 The Jake Hull # 3, Loaded, like new. Twin Yanmar-BMW 260hp fully electronic turbo charged diesels with only 38 hours, Furuno Navnet electronics. Interior has extra cabinets and A/C. Set up for the serious fisherman but retains the comfort of a luxury weekender. Offered at $359,000 In Annapolis. Listed by the Eastport Yacht Company, call Tom Weaver (443)951-1380 ext 1101 www.eastportyacht.com 32’ Jones ’06 Cummins 370, Beautifully finished, built with comfort and ease of operation in mind, Ready to fish or cruise, Well Priced @ $169,900, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.

32’ Tiara Open ’04 Price just reduced and detailed for the summer! 200 engine hrs. on Crusader fresh water cooled 8.1L MPI engines. All Raymarine electronics including GPS/ Radar/ VHF. $177,500 all reasonable offers encouraged. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 33’ Fountain ’06 With custom trailer, tournament package, Twin 275hp Verado’s. This boat is a proven winner. $189,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 33’ Carver Mariner ’84 Sleeps 6, private staterm, enclosed fly bridge, swim platform, 2-zone AC, range & oven, refrigerator & freezer, pressurized h/c water, enclosed head w/shower, toilet & w& and twin 350 hp engines w/low hrs. This boat is in great cond. Only $23,000.

Norris Howard Yacht Broker (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com

330 Sea Ray Sundancer '96 T310 Mercruisers, Kohler gen., Garmin GPS, AC/Heat, micro., color TV/VHS, stereo, all factory extras, only 450 hrs., well maintained $59,900. (443)3244938 dann@islandpilot.com

34' Formula PC ‘99 Well built boat with plenty of sex appeal! Built on a constant deadrise deep-V hull, 2 staterooms - sleeps 6, entire aft section of cockpit can be turned into a giant sunken sunpad. $110,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

34' Mainship Motor Cruiser ‘85 Superb economy at better than trawler speeds!

Practical floor plan well suited to the needs of a cruising couple.

Flybridge extends aft providing weather protection for the cockpit. $49,900 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

34’ Mariner Orient ‘02 Exceptional upgrades, Single Cummins Diesel, Upper & lower Helm, Bow & Stern Thrusters $197,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

35’ Donzi 35ZF Daytona ’01 $64,900 This 35 Donzi rare w/ 2003 Mercury Racing 250XS Optimax outboards. Under 400 hrs, unmatched by either 225 Optis or 250 EFIs. Optional Daytona package w/higher level of equipment & appearance upgrades. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

35' Carver 355 Aft Cabin ‘98 Very comfortable motoryacht with flybridge, 2 private cabins, dining area converts to double berths - sleeps 6, 2 heads, well maintained, twin Crusader 454's will cruise at 20. $123,900 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com 35’ Markley hull custom finished as a fishing/cruiser.

Aluminum construction from the rail up. All heavy duty stainless hardware, Twin big blocks give her great speeds and good economy, Galley, Head, Electronics and More $75,000 Composite Yacht LLC (410) 476-4414.

35’ Marlago Sport Open ’06 $109,900 275 Mercury Verados w/ low hrs. This is one of the best kept Marlagos on the market. No expense has been spared on her.

Comes loaded with options! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089 35’ Marlago Cuddy ’02 $74,900, One owner, 225 Yamaha 4-strokes, many options. Flag Blue Awlgrip, great electronics. Change of owner’s plans forces sale. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089 35’ Maxum ’04 Rare diesel powered model cruises at 27mph with a 16 gph fuel burn. Two staterooms and clean. Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com.

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35’ Tiara Open ’02 All the right options; low hrs on turbo Cummins; upgraded electronics & canvas; shed kept; meticulous care; best on the market today.

Asking only $219,000 Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rickc@noyceyachts.com

35’ Bayliner 325 Cruiser ‘05 JUST TRADED! T-260 Merc Bravo III’s, Electronics, Well Maintained!

For more photos and details on this boat and MANY MORE, go to www.TheYachtCenter.com or call Ron at 1-800-74-YACHT(92248)

35’ Tiara Open ’02 Twin diesel, hardtop, dark interior. Lift kept and ready for a serious buyer to step aboard. $199,000 Call (443) 6500316 or www.knot10.com 36’ Nauset Sedan Cruiser ‘03 High quality DownEast Yacht, lightly used, completely equipped for cruising, outstanding condition! Electronics duplicated helm/flybridge, single Cummins, Generator, Bowthruster, A/C. $249,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Lehman dsl, generator, bow thruster, Air/ Heat, radar, AP, double cabin, Very Clean! $78,500 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com

36’ Atlantic Boatworks/MDI/ Duffy Custom Downeast ‘99 w/ single 375 Hp Volvo dsl w/1250 hrs, generator, A/C/invertor, Bow thruster and dinghy. Excellent cond. Reduced. $225,000, all reasonable offers encouraged. In Annapolis for easy inspection. Call for demonstration ride. Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

36’ Grand Banks ’86 Classic, single screw Lehman. Cruise equipped; generator, Heat/Air, Dsl heater, Davit system, more!

Recently reduced: $139,850.

Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

36’ Sea Ray Aft Cabin ’87 260hp FWC Mercruisers, AC/Gen, nice liveaboard, $50,000 obo.

100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 37’ Formula PC ’06 $289,000.

Volvo common rail DIESELS, low hrs, Bay usage. Beautiful one owner boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089

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42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’84 Very rare. Island berth forward, stabilized, epoxy bottom, new galley, washer/ dryer, electric dinghy davit and complete electronics. Excellent value. Located Annapolis. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

37’ Formula ‘04 Silver Imron, Twin Mercs & Bravo III drives, Bow Thruster, the 37’ is the blend of speed and luxury Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

38' Marine Trader Tradewinds Sundeck ‘86 Good livability, little money! Twin Lehman 135's, 8.5kw Kohler Genset with low hours, new Norcold refrigerator, good instrumentation, knowledgeable owner. $110,000 Gratitude Yachting Center (410) 639-7111 www.gratitudeyachting.com

38' Fairline Phantom ‘00 Out of the Blue is very well maintained and rare. European quality with sleek aerodynamic styling. Excellent condition, professionally maintained. Just detailed, new bottom job. 50k price reduction $225,000 All reasonable offers encouraged.

100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 39’ Carver 396 Aft Cabin ’00 $159,000 Twin Cummins dsls, immaculate condition, many options and custom upgrades. 2-boat owner is motivated. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089 39’ Mainship ‘03 Single diesel, Teak and Holly floors, very clean. Two stateroom layout and ready to go down the ICW in style. Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 66 August 2009 PropTalk

40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ‘07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Asking $485,000 call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720.

40’ Viking ’73 Completely redone inside and out and hard to find anything wrong.

Cummins 450 diesels. MUST SEE Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 41’ Sea Ray ’99 Twin Cat diesels, two stateroom express layout, very clean and the best priced 41’ that looks this good. $154,900 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com 42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ‘87 Mid-ship master stateroom, hydraulic stabilizers, water maker, washer/dryer, RIB with outboard, bow thruster and much more. This one is a deal! Located Annapolis. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

42’ Jones ’00 Scania 575HP, A/C, Full elect, elec head, shower, Many amenities, Ready to fish or cruise, Sleeps 5, $248K. Composite Yacht (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz 42’ Jones ’97 Well Equipped with 6 Pack, More Info Coming Soon, $189,900, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz

42’ PL Jones Fly Bridge ‘07 w/hardtop on bridge. Three stations with electronic control, cruise, creep, troll. Engine: 3406 cat 580 hp 160 hrs, top speed 26 mph, cruise speed 20 mph. Sleeps 6. Electric san approved overboard head, shower & hot water system. 130 amp 110 volt electric system, 2 separate fresh water systems, 1 sea water washdown. 2 large insulated ice boxes, 1 large installed insulated fish box, 1 capstan anchor puller, 2 Richie compasses, 2 windshield wipers, 4 inside teak rod holders mounted. Electronics: Furuno 48 mile radar, Furuno GPS, Furuno depth finder, VHF, Lorance GPS on bridge. Boat in mint condition (like new). Replacement cost $400,000 Price $310,000. Emerson Gundy, Phone (610) 856-7131 43’ Kha Shing Sea Star ‘93 Twin dsl, Gen Set, Dual air, Aft Sun deck w/hard top, Full Sun Deck and Fly Bridge enclosure –Beautiful teak interior – priced to sell fast – $ 165,000 – open to offers. Call for complete details Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774, tony@greatblueyachts.com or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

43’ Albin Classic ’79 T-120hp Ford dsls, AC, Generator & complete electronics. Just reduced to $65,000. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 43’ Carver Cockpit Motor Yacht Beautiful Aft Cockpit Motor Yacht, Twin Cummins Dsls, Gen Set, Air, Full enclosure, GPS, Plotter, A must SEE BOAT! $ 189,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com 43’ Gulfstar Mark I Trawler ’73 Twin Perkins dsls, Gen Set, 2 zone Air/Heat, dual steering station, radar, pilot, plotter, many, many upgrades – a must see boat $89,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com

43’ Viking ’90 Convertible, 671 TI’s. Cruise, entertain or fish in this well-maintained yacht.

PRICED TO SELL $224,900.

Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 43 Eastbay ‘99 Odin rare fly bridge model. Nice local boat just listed. 2 touch screen 5212 Garmin plotters. Never get lost!

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43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, $67K obo, James Klimek, (240) 2714631, jk3043@aol.com.

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44’ Krogen Pilothouse Widebody ‘06 Very well equipped & in excellent cond.

Complete electronics, RIB with 25 hp Yamaha, KVH, hydraulic stabilizers, washer/dryer & much more. Ready-to-go in every respect. Located Annapolis.

Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

45’ Californian Aft Cabin ’90 $199,900 This well-maintained, highly updated Californian is now on the market. Featuring the upgraded 3208TA Caterpillars, Satellite TV, a RIB tender, updated electronics and interior, she is ready to go cruising now. Do not miss this boat! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

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45’ Cherubini ‘01 $470,000

45’ Cherubini ’01 Trawler Unique custom interior. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull. AC, genset, Espar furnace, cruising comfort, electronics galore! $470,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

46' Grand Banks '89 Classic listed @ $249,000. Cat 375's, 8 kW Gen., Watermaker, AC, Galley & Dinette down, custom salon.

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46' Grand Banks Europa '01 "Geronimo" has been maintained to the highest standards since new.

Optional 435 HP 3208TA CAT diesels provide a fast cruise speed as well as a very economical displacement cruise speed. Naiad stabilizers, extensive electronics, watermaker, Aqua Drive, 24 volt Side-Power bow thruster, Novurania RIB with 25 HP Yamaha, and much more. This fresh water Europa is turn key! Trades considered. Asking $659,000 Offered

by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com 46’ Markley finished by Jay Allen ’93 700hp dsl, genset, electronics, 2 stations, Lectra san and MORE!!! $235k, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz

32’ Island Gypsy ‘83 $79,000 46' 43' 40' 36’ 29' 29' 28'

Downeast Jarvis Newman reduced `78 $165,000 Eastbay `06 $690,000 Webbers Cove `78 $269,000 Duffy/BHM `99 $225,000 Back Cove Hardtop `07 $179,500 Dyer Hardtop `93 $165,000 Nauset `05 $185,000

Trawler 45’ Cherubini Trawler ‘01 $470,000 36’ Grand Banks ‘86 $139,850 32’ Island Gypsy ‘83 $79,000

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Power Hatteras Classic ‘79 $300,000 Viking ‘90 $224,900 Judge ‘02 $129,900 Cruisers Espirit ‘98 $79,900 Trojan - Fly Bridge ‘81 $24,900 Tiara ‘86 $39,000 Boston Whaler 295 ‘02 $59,900 Sea Ray Sundancer ‘00 $38,900

46' Carman '01 TWIN John Deere 375HP, USCG Cert. 36 Passenger + 2 Crew, Fully Equipped Inside & Out, No Expense Spared, Incredibly Priced @ $289,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

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46’ Custom Bay Built ‘04 Solid fiberglass hull built to Coast Guard specs with the best equipment. Twin 370 HP Cummins, Aqua Drive, Dripless shaft seals, 6 KW Northern Lights, 30,000 BTU AC/Heat, Furuno NavNet Radar & GPS, Simrad Autopilot, Windlass, and much more. A great family boat, or ICW cruiser, with high end yacht quality finish inside and out!

Offered at $495,000 by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

46’ Ricky Roe ’03 Yanmar 500hp, Genset, Beautifully finished, comfortable boat & well equipped, $340K. Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414.

46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089 47’ Buddy Davis Convertible ’86 $239,000 This heavily updated, fast 47 Davis is hands-down THE BEST on the market. Low hour, recently majored 8-92’s give an honest 26 knot cruise. All new electronics, new designer interior, and many recent cosmetic, system, and functional upgrades in the last year. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

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47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’03 New 315 Yanmar dsls, very efficient and quiet, grteat cond.

All options and many upgrades make this a fast, efficient and luxurious package. $199,000 Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ’02, ’05 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition. 50 MPH speed in utmost luxury. The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. (800) 827-8089 48’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $184,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover.

3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 48’ Krogen North Sea ’04 Absolutely pristine.

Many custom features reflect the owner’s extensive experience. 2 Stateroom, 2 head layout. If you are ready to go NOW, this is a must see. Located Deale. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

48’ Krogen North Sea ’07 Popular widebody model that is in near perfect cond & exceptionally equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, water maker, dinghy crane, excellent electronics & custom décor. This was the Trawler Fest Peoples Choice award winner in ’08.

There is absolutely nothing to do or add. Just GO! Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

50’ Bestway ‘87 Volvo diesels, shed kept, stabilizers, and an EZ2CY enclosure. Great layout to cruise or live on. $244,000 Call (443) 650-0316 or www.knot10.com

50’ Carver 504 ’99 Only 214 hrs on Cummins dsls, best priced one on the market. Easy to see at our docks. Call Jim Lascaris at The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 54’ Vicem Flybridge Motor Yacht ‘06 This is an exceptional vessel. Fortunately she has had the kind of owner that makes sure every aspect of the vessel is in tip top running condition.

She looks as though she was just delivered and has an engine room that one could eat off the bilge. The owner is moving on to other things and has greatly reduced her asking price to $995,000 and is looking for offers. OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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Ocean: 54, 46, 42 Super Sport

Albemarle: 330XF, 290XF, 288OBXF

Bonadeo: Custom Build

Venture: 34’ Cuddy

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55 Chris Commander ‘77 MJ IV all fiberglass with upper saloon. Under cover since new now offered by her second owner. Lots of updates and ready to move aboard. $195,000. includes movie and book rights 410-353-4712 www.walczakyacht.com

56' Alden Grand Saloon Express '97 "Twilight" was built for Royalty! With Alden's renowned C. Raymond Hunt deep-V high performance hull fitted, with the upgraded and preferred 660 HP CAT 3196E diesels, and five bladed props, produce a fast 20 knot plus cruise speed in most any sea conditions. Two staterooms with two heads, exquisite teak woodwork with elegant raised panels hand-built by Alden craftsmen! Asking 699,000 Offered

by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

58’ SEA RAY SUPER SUN SPORT 1997

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25’ BAYLINER 2502 WA 2004

53’ 1997 OCEAN SS

48’ 1990 OCEAN MOTORYACHT

37’ 1997 SEA RAY EC

34’ 2004 SEA RAY DA

30’ 2003 ALBEMARLE 305

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54’ 2007 Ocean SS 53’ 1991 Ocean SS 42’ 1991 Ocean SS 37’ 1991 Pacemaker SF 36’ 2001 Cruisers 3672

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36’ 1988 Jersey Dawn 35’ 2004 Cabo Flybridge 33’ 2004 Formula 330 33’ 2001 Larson Cabrio 27’ 1988 Albemarle 271

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56’ Jefferson Rivanna ’00 $789,000 To describe this boat as in excellent condition is an understatement, she is better than new! She has had an easy Chesapeake Bay life. New Atlantic Towers hardtop with enclosure, bridge is air conditioned. The anchor has never been down. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

58' Alden ‘03 Circe one off cockpit motor yacht.

3 staterooms, 3406E Cats, Hunt deep V hull. Stunning boat inside and out. Asking 40% of original build cost. Boat is a work of art. $695,000 410-980-5364 www.walczakyacht.com

58’ Krogen ’03 Midship master layout w/VIP stateroom & additional day head. This boat has received constant attention & upgrades including new RIB & OB, electronics, décor & much more. Not only is this a go anywhere trawler, but it has all the comfort & conveniences of home. Located Annapolis.

Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

62' Offshore pilothouse ‘05 Vanishing Act Very popular design outfitted with the best of everything. 3406E Cat main engines, 2 generators, stabilized and hydraulic bow thruster. New listing asking 30% under replacement. Smaller boat trades considered. $1,350,000. www.walczakyacht.com 410-353-4712

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65' Marlow Explorer '01 "Never Better" has been exceptionally maintained by a full time Captain since new. Private access from the salon to master stateroom with adjoining office and split head arrangement. Two staterooms forward plus crew quarters aft.

Reliable 800 HP 3406 CAT diesels, Naiad stabilizers, 12 Kw & 20 Kw Northern Lights generators, Satellite phone and TV, watermaker and much more. Asking $1,490,000 Trades considered. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com

17' Ebb Tide ‘86 4-cyl Mercruiser I/O boat cover & trailer $2500 (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org 34’ Chris Craft Crowne ‘95 T/454 Volvos. For long term charter (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org Uniflite 34 Cruiser 196? Twin 318s, tired but sound liveaboard opportunity (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

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Chesapeake Classic

T

he May 1950 issue of Skipper Magazine included an in-depth report on the Fourth Annual Indoor Regatta at the Maryland Yacht Club in Baltimore. Also known as the Flapdoodle Race, the competition was a scheduled highlight of the pre-race festivities as Chesapeake powerboat racers prepared for on-the-water competition with food, drink, and foolishness.

The races were run between the ballroom, bar, and dining room with cocktails in hand while piloting auto garage scooters. For the 1950 event, one of the members built proper hulls to fit on the chassis of the scooters. The two-foot power plants remained the same as always in the style of Fred Flintstone and the Rubbles. In the final heat of the ladies’competition, Mary Krysowaty capsized on the last turn, Irene Harrison finished second after a slight wreck in the dining room, and Patricia Ray cruised home to the bar for the win.

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