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P.O. Box 398 305 Mulberry St. St. Michaels, MD 21663 Reservations: 1-800-678-8980 Come join us for a night, a week, or as long as you’d like. And discover why our guests always say, once you’ve tied up, you can’t help but wind down.

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Pete Dunigan carves up the Severn River. Photo by David Dunigan

Watersports Section • Fast Family Fun – The Kuhlman Family Approach • Total Awesomeness – Anatomy of a Sport Boat • Watersports Safety • Ski King by Rick Franke • Life Jackets by Carrie Gentile

25 July 4th Fun 26 Poker Runs 42 The Green Wire by Captain John McDevitt 44 Waterside Dining ON THE COVER:

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IN THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTS 8

Editor’s Notebook

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Dock Talk

18 Chesapeake Boating Calendar

presented by The Boatyard Bar & Grill

39 We Are In No Hurry

by Ed and Elaine Henn

44 Dockside Dining 47 Cruising Club Notes 49 Club Directory 52 Subscription Form 54 Chesapeake Racing Scene 55 Fishing News and Forecasts

by C.D. Dollar

60 Brokerage and Classified Sections 67 Brokerage Form 68 Marketplace Section 70 Chesapeake Classic Bill Burton

40 Dream Boat Water Witch: The Pacemaker Sea Skiff by Mike Kaufman

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Contribute Join the Celebration...

You are invited to be part of the magazine.

We welcome you to join us with letters to the editor, articles, journal entries, photographs, jokes, and stories about boating on the Bay. We are open to submissions on topics such as:

• Used boat features

• Waterside eating and drinking

• Cruising stories

• Poker runs

• Backyard boatbuilding

• Raft-ups

• Classic boat restorations

• Wakeboarding and skiing

• Unique destinations

• Powerboat racing

• Interesting Bay and boat people

• Questions for the experts

Coming in AUGUST: • The PropTalk Guide for Race Fans • The Return of the Chesapeake Floating Theater • The Lauterbach Special – Seating For Two at 125 mph • Blue Water Tournament Fishing

The deadline for placing an ad in the August issue is June 25.

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Tweets, Drinks, and a Celebration

e’re fortunate to live in a time and place where there is so much to do. Of course, some of that is work. But, work is what allows us the means and inspiration to escape over the waves and relax, fish, race, tube, jump, and enjoy all that there is. The challenge is in keeping up with the action and knowing where to go and when.

That’s where the PropTalk team comes in. As your highly-motivated servants, we track the action, sample the options, and bring you our cumulative knowledge as we float between various parties, events, tournaments, crab feasts, open houses, shows, and festivals.

It’s a fun job, but somebody has to do it.

In our world, the action often develops so quickly that print media cannot entirely keep up. No problem here. If you are a PropTalk follower, we will send you a Tweet.

For the uninitiated or understandably dubious, Twitter.com is a free and unobtrusive online and wireless communication service limited to outgoing messages of 140 characters or less. It’s not spam. In fact, Twitter is essentially the answer to the global blight of unsolicited messages that has ruined email as a pleasant way to communicate. With Twitter, there are no pop-ups, no graphics, and no fooling around. You choose who you want to follow without having to actively ignore those who don’t interest you. For example, I have no interest in the goings on of Britney Spears or Ashton Kutcher, two notoriously heavy and boring twitterers. However, along about 10:45 a.m. on a weekday, I definitely want to know what the special is at my neighborhood take-out food place.

So, I follow that.

A tweet from us will simply let you know what’s happening on and around the Bay, and sometimes we’ll provide a link in case you want more information. We may tweet about a hot spot for catching puppy drum, the location of the best dockside party, the critical mass developing at a raft-up in a certain secluded creek, or the action on turn two at the Thunder on the Narrows. All you need to do to be hooked in is join up and ride along at twitter.com/ proptalk.

Reminder: This and past issues of PropTalk are available online to flip through and enjoy. It’s easy, entertaining, and always free. You don’t have to subscribe, register, swear an oath, or prove that you are over the age of 85. Just go to PropTalk. com and enjoy the show.

Calling All Cocktails: We’re collecting recipes for interesting, effective, and time-tested onboard cocktails.

If the drinking committee chooses yours for publication and fame, we’ll send you an official PropTalk coozie.

Send your perfect recipe to joe@proptalk.com.

Party Alert:

At 6:00 on the evening of June 30, PropTalk will join Dick Franyo at his worldfamous Boatyard Bar & Grill along with a host of fishing fools, friends, and family to celebrate Bill Burton’s 67 years of outdoor journalism. Burton, the Chesapeake’s most durable and dependable outdoor journalist, has been covering fishing and hunting in Maryland for as long as anyone can remember. He currently delivers two columns a week for readers of the Capital newspaper in Annapolis and another column for the Bay Weekly. Tickets are limited to 80. It will be a cash bar along with the restaurant’s excellent offering of tasty treats to fuel the jokes, toasts, and a roast in honor of this Chesapeake icon. The cost is $50 to cover the food with at least $10 per ticket going to support the Bill Burton Environmental Research Area of the Gibson Island School. Go to Boatyardbarandgrill.com to reserve your spot or call our host, Dick Franyo at (410) 336-8880 or me (410) 216-9309, for more information. This will be one to remember.

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Celebrating the Summer Sun

enders and mooring lines, check. Appetizers and anchors, check. Party platters and ice, check. These are just some of the tricks of the raft-up trade you’ll need on the longest day of the year and Father’s Day. Not to be outdone by celebrations all over the globe, the Chesapeake Bay will be hopping with raft-ups, rendezvous, and revelers to celebrate the Summer Solstice June 20-21. If you are so inclined, you can piggyback on events tied to the Summer Sailstice, a world-wide event for sailors.

From Havre de Grace to Alexandria, VA, skippers will flock to rendezvous with their friends on the Severn, South, Patuxent, and Potomac Rivers, as well as other parts of the Bay. “Official” events have been planned by various clubs and groups all over the place. But, other unofficial raft-ups and parties will crop up; they always do. It’s a great excuse to get away from it all in the summer sun. And, the options are endless. From yacht judging to speed racing, champagne sipping to burger basting, kayaking to karaoke caroling, fishing to ferry riding; it’s all good.

“During the 2008 Solstice, the Stingray Harbor YC in Deltaville, VA hosted Fun in the Sun,” says commodore Carl Hawkins. “Little Bay rocked with a movie, meet-and-greets with some real stingrays, timeout and games on Pirates Beach, a Sun Piñata, and dinner and s’mores around the campfire.

Thai Sunset beat out the Happy Pucker, Brigadoon Woo-Woo, Starboard and Port Lights, and Rum Aweigh With Me to win the best drink recipe contest. Loretta, a guest on Playing Hooky, was the most flexible that night during the Limbo Hook. Fun in the Sun will return to Little Bay again this year.”

Cruising with friends, summer breezes, and prize-laden parties.

Fishing and swimming, happy hours and treasure hunts, food and music, games and contests…

See anything you like? To learn more, see page 47 for our cruising clubs’ plans for the Solstice.

Send your 2009 Solstice stories and photos to joe@proptalk.com.

by Ruth Christie

Summer Solstice 2008 off Galesville, MD. Photos by Scott Robinson and Greg Sapp

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DOCKTALK Good News, Local Rivers

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recent Heritage Awards ceremony in Dorchester County (above L-R in back): Sen. Richard Colburn, John Creighton [Outstanding Project Awardee], Linda Prochaska of Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s office, Pat Lewis [Outstanding Project Awardee], and Chief Sewell Winterhawk Fitzhugh [Individual Achievement Awardee]. (L-R in front): Jackson Browhawn, Caroline Cline, Delegate Addie Eckardt, Midge Ingersoll, Amanda Fenstermaker, and Delegate Jeannie Haddaway. Also, the Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance received the Organizational Excellence Award. Photo courtesy of tourchesapeakecountry.com

Blackistone Takes Over

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ick Blackistone, an occasional PropTalk columnist, professional crabber, former marine trades association executive, and author of Chesapeake Bay-themed books for kids, has been called forth to edit the Waterman’s Gazette, the official publication of the Maryland Waterman’s Association.

Over 35 years as a writer and activist, Blackistone has worked to protect the interests of the marine industry and on behalf of the Chesapeake as a natural resource. He was named an Admiral of the Bay in 1992. He lives and crabs from a Crab Alley Skiff in Southern Maryland with his wife Cindy. marylandwatermen.com

135 and Going Strong

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he Yacht Basin Company in Annapolis and Annapolis City Dock recently became Maryland Clean Marinas. Combined with 24 smaller Clean Marina Partners, Maryland now boasts 135 certified facilities. dnr.state.md.us 10 July 2009 PropTalk

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FishAmerica Funds Habitat Restoration

n October, the FishAmerica Foundation, the American Sportfishing Association’s conservation and research foundation, will award grants up to $50,000 for marine and sportfish habitat restoration projects in the coastal United States, Great Lakes region, and U.S. Caribbean territories. Community-based nonprofit organizations, such as local sporting clubs and conservation associations, and state and local agencies are eligible to apply. The projects should partner with NOAA to restore marine habitats important to fish species such as salmon and striped bass that spawn in freshwater and migrate to the sea. Applications are due June 22. fishamerica.org

Watermen Help Build Eco-Science Classroom

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ight Maryland watermen worked with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Department of Juvenile Services to build an aquaculture and environmental science center at the Meadow Mountain Youth Center in Grantsville, MD. The collaborative project, part of a state program (Smart, Green, & Growing) to reduce the economic impact of blue crab conservation measures on Maryland watermen, will provide a living classroom for at-risk youth in Maryland, and the new facility will produce fish to populate our waterways. dnr.state.md.us

n May 20, more than 50 organizations throughout the Chesapeake watershed launched a new coordinated campaign to push for stronger federal action on restoring the Bay. Opportunities to improve water quality at the federal level include implementing President Obama’s recent Executive Order related to Bay restoration.

“Each day, dirt washes off of construction sites into our local streams and rivers, choking the life out of them,” says Eliza Smith Steinmeier, executive director of the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper. “Bay grasses, blue crabs, fish, birds, frogs, and other river critters suffer the consequences of sediment pollution. Volunteer for Get the Dirt Out Chesapeake led by the Baltimore Harbor Waterkeeper and Jones Falls Watershed Association,” adds Steinmeier.

Learn how to identify and report construction pollution to your local Waterkeeper June 18 at the Center for Watershed Protection in Ellicott City, MD. baltimorewaterkeeper.org The Severn Riverkeeper Program is raising money so it can install innovative stormwater control systems on the Severn’s major tributaries to reduce polluted stormwater flow, improve water quality, and make the Severn safe for swimming and fishing. To learn more and donate, visit severnriverkeeper.org.

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Fun Photo Contests

rab your camera, get outdoors, and start shooting. Two big photo contests could garner you fame and fortune. Check them out.

• “i-Discovered Boating” Video/Photo Contest—Why is life better with a boat?

Here’s your chance to answer that question by video or photo. Enter by June 30 for a chance to win $10,000 in Discover Boating’s amateur video and photo contest, i-Discovered Boating, designed to showcase Americans’ love of the liquid lifestyle. The winner’s creation also will be featured in a national advertising campaign for Discover Boating. Learn more by visiting discoverboating.com; winners will be posted online July 15.

• DNR Photo Contest—The Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest invites photographers of all skill levels to submit photos of Maryland’s diverse natural resources now through September 11. Prizes include $1200 and a chance to have your outdoor images published in print and online. 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 proptalk.com

DOCKTALK Outstanding Sea Scout Calls the Bay Home

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ndrew Scheuermann [right] recently received the U.S. Power Squadron “Educational Proficiency Award” from the Northern Virginia Sail & Power Squadron (NVSPS) for completing the squadron’s marine electronics, engine maintenance, cruise planning, and sailing courses. Talk about busy… Scheuermann is a full-time mechanical engineering student at Northern Virginia Community College, works full-time at West Marine’s Alexandria, VA store, and crews on the dinner cruise ship, Celebrity.

One of the most decorated Sea Scouts in America, this 20-year-old is the youngest member to have earned so many awards, including Quartermaster Sea Scout, Eagle Scout Award, Venture Silver Award, Raymond A. Findley Jr. Sea Scout Service Award, Venture Outdoor “Ranger” Award, Venture “Leadership” Award, First Place “Kiwi Cup Division” for the national small boat sailing Sea Scouts “Koch Cup” championship.

J. J. Fitzgerald, NVSPS’s assistant education officer and the leader of the Squadron Sea Scouts, also recently received the Educational Proficiency Award (nvsps.org). —by Frank Shults

(L-R): Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron Commander Francis Williamson presents the Educational Achievement Award to Sea Scout Andrew Scheuermann and J. J. Fitzgerald.

Local Teen Breaks World Record and Raises Money

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n May 15, Evan Wollman (age 19 years) of Edgewater, MD set a new Guinness World Record for distance traveled on a jet ski in a six-hour period. But he did more than that. His campaign to break the record raised funds for prostate cancer research and care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. His father died of the disease in April.

Wollman is an All-America swimmer with seven state records to his name. A senior at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, MD, Wollman will swim next year on a scholarship at the University of Florida, a feeder school for the U.S. Olympic Team.

His new record is 231 nautical miles; the 2003 benchmark was 127 nautical miles.

He averaged just more than 21 knots and hit speeds of 40 knots, while doing laps around buoys on the Severn River near the USNA and Route 50 bridges on his Kawasaki 250x jet ski.

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DOCKTALK • The Annapolis Maritime Museum has teamed up with neighboring Horn Point Harbor Marina to offer public transient dockage at the museum’s new docks. Up to six slips are available on a daily, nightly, and weekly basis. To book a slip and support the museum, contact Horn Point Harbor Marina manager Rob Fettus at (410) 263-0550 or info@hornpointharbor.com.

• Just in time for summer...

Anchorage Marina in Baltimore has completely refurbished its pool, has added 50 new offsite weekend parking spaces at 2001 Aliceanna Street, offers a new online newsletter for customers, and hosts Saturday morning yoga classes. anchoragemarina.com

• The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Spa, and Marina in Cambridge, MD recently underwent a $7 million renovation to upgrade and modernize guestrooms, ballrooms and other group spaces, and lobby and dining areas. The River Marsh Marina features a new interactive website for boaters, new slip package deals, and upgraded facilities. All boaters who choose to dock at the marina overnight receive access to the resort’s golf club, spa, miniature golf, pools, tennis courts, fitness center, restaurants, volleyball court, kids’ camp, and more. hyattrivermarshmarina.com • Bayley, Chesapeake, Maya, Nani, and Shiloh recently unveiled “Our Ocean Planet,” their new dolphin show at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. These bottlenose dolphins convey conservation-minded messages while showing off their winning ways. aqua.org

On April 25, the Mid-Atlantic Marine Group, exclusive dealers of Ocean Alexander, hosted its annual Champagne Showing at the Annapolis Yacht Basin. The festivities included Kir Royals, a sea trial, a tour of Ego Alley, and 48-, 58-, and 74foot yachts docked side-by-side. Above (L-R): president/owner Mike Ladas, sales associate Ralph Burner, vice president of marketing Wendy Ladas, marketing coordinator Julia Clark, sales associates Brian McDermott and John Wise, with vice president of operations Shawn Gordon (back row). midatlanticmarinegroup.com

• After a $684,000 restoration project, the Truxtun Park boat ramps in Annapolis have been revamped and are now open for business, with a new fee structure and toll-collection device. annapolis.gov/recreation • Drop something valuable into the drink? Worried about your hull? Want a racing smooth bottom? With more than 20 years of experience as a certified diver in Maryland, John Davis has opened up a new mobile dive business. Commander Dive Service provides equipment and evidence recovery services, repair work, marine/insurance surveys, prop and shaft cleanup, and hull inspections for damage, blistering, and integrity. (410) 971-4777 • Tom and Melinda Lippincott recently opened a full-service powerboat and sailboat brokerage company, Salt Yacht Brokerage Company, LLC, at Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall, MD. Tom says, “Whether you are thinking about purchasing for the first time or the 10th time, moving up or down in size, selling, or just looking for advice, give us a call at (410) 639-9380.” saltyachts.com 12 July 2009 PropTalk

Turner Marina on Back Creek in Annapolis hosted an Open House May 17, which attracted people from Baltimore and Washington, DC to celebrate our rich maritime history and traditions. Participants shared some good “ole fashioned camaraderie” with fellow boaters and established new friendships. The marina plans upgrades this year, including a new building and facilities. A new Maritime Education Center is slated for 2010 to honor the late James and Evangeline Turner. Shown above during the open house: Ray Williams, facilities manager, and Antoinette Riddick, senior operations manager for Turner Marina. turnersmarina.com

Kelly Bacon (far right) recently joined the mid-Atlantic sales crew at the Annapolis office of the Trident Funding Corporation. (L-R): Lynda Kemppainen and Jane Tayman welcome Bacon to the team, which specializes in marine financing. kbacon@tridentfunding.com

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• This year, the Maryland Conservation Corps marks its 25th year of restoring the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland’s state parks and forests and giving youth the chance to work on the Bay and its tributaries, teaching them life skills and an environmental ethic. dnr.state.md.us/mcc • After a four-month test last season at a location between Fisherman’s Inn and the Crab Deck on the eastern side of Kent Narrows, Bill O’Brien of Shore Tackle and Custom Rods has moved his rod building, repair, service, and full-line tackle shop from Grasonville to Kent Narrows. “The new shop is closer to the action, the launch ramp, and the marinas,” O’Brien says. With the rapid growth of his online business, tacklecove. com, and the introduction of the Cove Regional Series of rods, there was a need for more space and ready access to the water. Shore Tackle also features a broad selection of locally-tied bucktail and parachute lures tuned to the local action. This new location also allows Shore Tackle to offer live bait. (410) 827-7765, shoretackleandcustomrods.com

The Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center at Lighthouse Point now handles slip rentals for the brand-new Ritz-Carlton Marina at the foot of Federal Hill. The 22-slip marina can accommodate yachts up to 100 feet in length. baltimoreinnerharbormarinecenter.com

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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.

• The Sassafras River Association (SRA) recently elected new officers for two-year terms, including president John Burke, vice president Charlotte Staelin Ph.D., treasurer and co-founder Ellyn Vail, and secretary Joan Zellers.

SRA is a tax-exempt, non-profit, watershed restoration and advocacy organization. sassafrasriver.org • What’s the big idea? Kate and Chris Charbonneau recently developed Joey Totes, lightweight bags in two sizes that work much like light windbreakers that are stowable in their own pockets.

The scrunch-able pouch is about as long as a dollar bill. With the annoyance of “loud” logos on grocery bags in mind, the Charbonneaus designed the bags in a quiet slate grey with a small logo. Joey Totes are made of rip-stop nylon and durable enough to carry more than 35 pounds each. joeytotes.com

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DOCKTALK • Michigan-based HarborView Yacht Sales, LLC recently opened an office at the Solomons Yachting Center with the help of Jim [right] and Lisa Favors. HarborView is the exclusive Fathom Yachts rep for the Chesapeake Bay area and along the mid-Atlantic Coast to Florida. The Fathom 40 is an expedition-style, fast trawler that comes in both pilothouse and flybridge models. “We have lived in Traverse City, MI for 25 years. In 2005, we retired, sold our house, and became liveaboards; we spent that first year traveling the 6000-mile Great Loop route on our Fathom, Kismet,” says Jim. “We’re half way through our second Great Loop. It just seemed logical to stay in Solomons and help Bay people get acquainted with the Fathom line. We’ll be here through TrawlerFest and the U.S. Powerboat Show in Annapolis.” He adds, “Our Fathom is comfortable to live on, fuel efficient, and roomy enough for two people.” To learn more about Fathoms, call Jim at (231) 642-7625 or (866) 933-5414. To follow the Favors’ travels, visit favorsgreatloopblog.com.

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DIFFERENCES Spring DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

DIFFERENCES Spring

High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

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

+1:56 +2:13 –0:07 +0:27 37°39’ +3:04 36°51’ +0:15

*0.50 *0.50 1.5 *0.65 *0.65 1.9 *0.58 *0.58 1.7 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

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Sharps Island Light –3:47 Havre de Grace +3:11 Sevenfoot Knoll Light – 0:06 St Michaels, Miles River –2:14

–3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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June 15 - July 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

BALTIMORE APPROACH 0048 30 0603 1308

15 0444 1220

+0.6 -1.1 +0.5 -0.7

0019 16 1257 0523

+0.5 -1.1 +0.6 -0.8

0122 17 1336 0608

+0.4 -1.2 +0.7 -0.9

0156 0833 1439 1752 2102

0241 0916 1529 1857 2203

0336 1005 1624 1953 2309

0224 18 1418 0657

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0437 +0.5 1058 -1.3 1713 +0.9 2047 0006 -1.0 0322 0532 +0.5 0748 1150 -1.4 1505 1758 +1.1

0312 0816 1447 1752 2046

-1.1 +0.4 -1.1 +0.9

7

0021 0701 1123 1831

0347 0902 1523 2127

-1.1 +0.4 -1.2 +1.0

8

0057 0741 1207 1910

0417 0945 1557 2205

-1.1 +0.4 -1.2 +1.0

9

0130 0822 1253 1949

0446 1026 1632 2241

-1.1 +0.5 -1.1 +0.9

0202 10 0900 1341

0516 1106 1711 2029 2318

-1.1 +0.5 -1.0 +0.9

0233 11 0937 1428

-1.1 +0.5 -0.9 +0.8

22 0550 1041

-1.5 +0.8 -1.7 +1.5

0013 23 1140 0641

-1.6 +0.9 -1.8 +1.5

0104 24 1241 0734

-1.6 +0.9 -1.7 +1.5

0154 25 1346 0829

-1.7 +1.0 -1.6 +1.4

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0336 0858 1528 1829 2121

0424 0954 1621 1924 2214

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0201 0656 1401 2030

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20 0414 0843

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0143 0650 1324 1631 1920 0231 0730 1407 1712 2003

0552 1147 1756 2111 2356

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DIFFERENCES ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of ON BALTIMORE APPROACH: Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan

0120 0756 1352 1712 2033

slack before

+0.6 -1.2 +0.6 -0.8

0307 15 0840 1414

C&D CANAL

30 0339 1000

+1.0 -0.7 +0.4 -0.8

1 0439 1121

+1.1 -0.8 +0.3 -0.7

2 0534 1234

+1.1 -0.9 +0.3 -0.6

3 0626 1336

+1.1 -0.9 +0.3 -0.6

4 0713 1428

0334 1033 1635 1852 2151

+1.2 -1.0 +0.3 -0.5

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0026 0757 1513 1950

0421 1118 1725 2241

+1.1 -1.0 +0.4 -0.5

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0506 1200 1811 2329

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1001 1231 +0.4

1458 1826 -0.7

0109 +0.9 0449 0750 -0.6

1122 1332 +0.3

1544 1910 -0.6

0155 +1.0 0538 0847 -0.8

1236 1433 +0.3

1634 1957 -0.6

0241 +1.1 0625 0940 -0.9 1531 +0.2 2045 -0.6

0327 +1.2 0711 1030 -1.0

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1824 2135 -0.6

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1517 1715 +0.3

1922 2227 -0.6

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1635 1853 +0.5

2122 0016 -0.6 0253 0640 +1.3

1009 1329 -1.2

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0114 -0.7 0353 0731 +1.2

1054 1413 -1.1

1748 2030 +0.7

0214 -0.7 0456 0823 +1.0

1138 1458 -1.1

1826 2121 +0.8

0029 0317 -0.7 0605 0919 +0.9

1223 1544 -1.0

1906 2213 +0.9

0133 0422 -0.7 0719 1017 +0.7

1310 1632 -0.9

1947 2307 +1.0

0237 0530 -0.7 0838 1119 +0.5

1358 1722 -0.8

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0002 0638 1225 1451 1815 0057 0744 1333 1547 1909 0152 0846 1438 1648 2004 0244 0942 1540 1751 2059

+1.6 -1.7 +2.2 -2.0

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+1.6 -1.5 +2.2 -2.1

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+2.0 -1.6 +1.9 -2.2

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0314 0858 1448 2117

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+1.8 -1.1 +1.6 -2.2

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+1.7 -1.1 +2.0 -2.4

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+1.9 -1.0 +1.5 -2.2

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slack before ebb

0100 0709 1353 1733 2012

0146 0750 1428 1803 2050 0233 0832 1503 1832 2129

0323 0916 1539 1900 2209 0417 1003 1615 1930 2252 0515 1056 1654 2001 2337

0042 0649 1305 1616 1926 0139 0743 1351 1655 2011 0238 0839 1440 1737 2059

0342 0940 1532 1821 2151 0448 1042 1626 1908 2243 0548 1138 1720 1959 2334

0351 21 1035 1506

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15 0331 0947

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6

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7 0458 1144

-2.3 +2.1 -1.2 +1.6

0051 0806 1354 1645 1924

23 0538 1215

-3.0 +2.5 -1.2 +2.3

8 0531 1216

-2.3 +2.2 -1.4 +1.7

24 0631 1300

-3.0 +2.6 -1.4 +2.4

9 0606 1247

-2.3 +2.3 -1.6 +1.8

25 0722 1343

-2.9 +2.6 -1.6 +2.5

10 0641 1316

-2.3 +2.4 -1.7 +1.9

0100 26 0811 1425

-2.8 +2.5 -1.8 +2.4

0032 11 0718 1345

-2.3 +2.4 -1.9 +2.0

0205 27 0858 1507

-2.6 +2.4 -2.0 +2.3

0124 12 0755 1414

-2.1 +2.4 -2.0 +1.9

0121 0837 1426 1707 2007 0221 0925 1519 1806 2104 0320 1011 1607 1906 2158

0415 1056 1657 2005 2254 0512 1144 1749 2105 2354

0311 28 0943 1550

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max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio

0610 -2.2 1231 +2.2 1843 -2.1 2209 0058 +2.1 0420 0707 -1.9 1029 1318 +2.1 1635 1934 -2.1

food dir.

ebb dir.

0136 0836 1437 1729 2013 0223 0908 1516 1813 2100

0309 0943 1554 1859 2145

0354 1020 1633 1945 2232 0440 1100 1714 2033 2322

0219 13 0833 1447

14

0529 -1.9 1143 +2.3 1758 -2.1 2125 0017 +1.8 0320 0623 -1.6 0912 1230 +2.3 1523 1845 -2.2

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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Chesapeake Calendar presented by

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Crisfield Crab Cake Special

Boatyard Regatta sATuRDAY, AugusT 29

Family, Fun, Pursuit start Regatta Mount gay Hats • Party at EYC Live Band: Misspent Youth Tickets: www.crab-sailing.org

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Mom n’ Me: Seining for Fish Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Parents and leaders don waders and seine fish and tiny Bay creatures for kids ages three to five years to learn about. serc.si.edu

18-22

Patuxent Sojourn Camping and kayaking expedition from King’s Landing Park to Drum Point in Calvert County. paxriverkeeper.org

18-Aug 27

Free Concerts 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

TuEsDAYs:

Meat Loaf Special.

1/2 price bottles of wine on wine list

The Way a Raw Bar should be... oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels & shooters

FuLL MOON PARTY Live music!

Thurs: July 9 & Aug 6

19-20

Maryland’s 375th Birthday Celebration Weekend Historic St. Mary’s City, MD. Tall ships, music and other entertainment, and activities in 17th-century style at Maryland’s first colony and capital. visitmaryland.org

19-21

Classic Wooden Boat Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. More than 100 vintage vessels vie for top honors in various categories. Seminars, nautical flea market, maritime artists/craftsmen and vendors, kid’s fun, and classic crafts for sale. chesapeakebayacbs.org

19-Jul 31

River Concert Series 7 p.m.

Fridays. St. Mary’s College Campus, St. Mary’s City, MD. Jeffrey Silberschlag directs the Chesapeake Orchestra. Free. riverconcertseries.com

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Be a Pirate for $5 Annapolis Harbor’s Sea Gypsy sails seven days a week, six times a day through Halloween. chesapeakepirates.com

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Fishing Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kiptopeke State Park, Cape Charles, VA. Celebrate local history, waterways, and natural surroundings with a fishing clinic for kids and teens, a kayaking clinic, nature programs, and family activities. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/kip.shtml

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Happy Birthday Maryland!

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Maryland’s 375th birthday in its first city.

Tall ships, boat rides, history programs, live entertainment. Concert and fireworks at St. Mary’s College. maryland375.com

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Potomac Heritage Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtml

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Historic River Concert 6:30 to 10 p.m. Live folk and blues music on the lawn of Mount Calvert overlooking Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary. Benefits the Patuxent River Keeper’s waters. (Rain date June 20). paxriverkeeper.org

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Cape May Harbor Fest Cape May, NJ. Fisherman’s Memorial service, bonfire, song fest, storytelling, marshmallow roasting, seafood, live entertainment, arts and crafts, demos and displays, a scallop cook-off, eco-tours, and more. Sponsored by Aqua Trails Kayak Tours, Paddle for a Purpose benefits a scholarship fund for summer nature camp for kids. capemayharborfest.com

Granny never looked so good! The Classic Wooden Boat Festival returns to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels June 19-21. Photo from the 2007 event by Joe Evans/PropTalk

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Public Paddle on the John Smith Trail 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester River/Bogles Wharf Landing, MD. Sultana Projects provides the canoe; you pack your picnic. sultanaprojects.org

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Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA. Tall Ships Kalmar Nyckel and Schooner Sultana, BBQ, seafood, smoothies, old-fashioned sodas, and more. waterfrontfestival.org

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Father’s Day Take dad sailing.

Make Your Father a Pirate Annapolis. Fathers ride free all day on Annapolis Harbor’s Sea Gypsy. chesapeakepirates.com

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Teen Boat Building School 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Teens make their own canoe at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

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Safe Boating Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Four Tuesdays. Anchorage Marina, Baltimore. Taught by the Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron. dspsdundalk.org Krogen 39'

Where's the beer garden? Cape May Harbor Fest returns June 20 with seafood, demos, waterfront fun, and more. Photo courtesy of Mark Allen of South Jersey Marina and Canyon Club Resort Marina. capemayharborfest.com

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Fostering the Future Cruise 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Alexandria VA. Cocktails, dinner, tunes from the Nautical Wheelers, and views of the Potomac River onboard the Paddleboat Cherry Blossom to benefit the Fund for Alexandria’s Child. potomacriverboatco.com

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Gwynn’s Island Festival Mathews, VA. Familystyle chicken dinner, live music, pet parade for prizes, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ games, square dancing, golf-putting contests, displays, and more. visitmathews.com

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C&D Canal Day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chesapeake City, MD. Music, food, raffles, kids’ fun, and crafts to celebrate three decades of Canal Days! Raft up in the harbor or park for $10. chesapeakecity.com

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Cardboard Boat Races 9 a.m. inspection, 11 a.m. races; Homemade cardboard boats race down the Tred Avon River. Benefits Special Olympics of Maryland. somd.org

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Flounder Bowl Dare Marina, Yorktown, VA. Lines in at 6 a.m., and weigh-in at 5 p.m. Cookout and awards ceremony. Hosted by Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association. daremarina.com

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Public Paddle on the John Smith Trail 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chester River/Crumpton Landing, MD. Hosted by Sultana Projects. Canoes are provided, so bring a day-pack. sultanaprojects.org

Summertime Blues Festival 2 to 8 p.m. Steppingstone Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. Enjoy the talents of national, regional and local blues musicians. steppingstonemuseum.org

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Tilghman Island Day Food, fun, vendors. Events will include trot line baiting contest, crab picking contest, hard crab races, fireman’s parade, and more. tilghmanmd.com

Cardboard Boat Regatta 6 p.m.

Miles River YC, St. Michaels. Crafts made of cardboard, duct tape, waterproofing sealer and paint layers vie for cardboard trophies. Stay for the Independence Day Fireworks display. (410) 745-9511

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

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Norfolk Harborfest Celebrate July Fourth and the grand opening of the newly renovated Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA. Hours of live music, a parade of sail, pirates, tall ship tours, competitions, fireboats, wine samplings, build a boat fun, Tug Musters, demos, kids’ activities, summer picnic fare, fried Twinkies, and more. hamptonroads.com

Osprey Banding Trip 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tour Jug Bay off the Patuxent River to see more than 30 ospreys and a few bald eagles. amaritime.org

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July 4th Shady Side-Style Captain Salem Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. Concert, parade, baking contest, and more. shadysidemuseum.org

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

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Styx Concert 7 p.m. Come sail away, come sail away... Enjoy the music of Styx and 38 Special at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Mom n’Me Blue Crabs and Crabbing Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Kids ages three to five years will meet a live blue crab, learn about Bay critters, and then go crabbing! $5 per preregistered kid. serc.si.edu

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Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Live music, food and drinks, and friends. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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James River Runoff Rundown Traverse the entire 340 miles of the river, from the headwaters at Iron Gate to the mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. Organized by James River Association. jamesriverassociation.org

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Music at the Marina 7 to 8:30 p.m. Breakwater Marina, Woodbridge, VA. Outdoor summer concert at Leesylvania State Park. Free. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtml

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Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival 4 to 10 p.m. St. Clements Island Museum, Colton’s Point, MD. Come early for a boat ride to St. Clements Island! stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums

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SHARKFEST! Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. Learn about sharks while enjoying fish face painting, marine games, shark crafts, and shark mural painting. Free with museum admission. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Pirate Invasion Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House, Havre de Grace, MD. Pirate camps, high jinks, and gala. lockhousemuseum.org

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Watermen`s Heritage Celebration in Yorktown 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watermen`s Museum, Yorktown, VA. Workboat races, seafood, artists, crafts, exhibits, and more. Free. watermens.org

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Children’s Summer Series Captain Salem Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. Kids will learn about the War of 1812 and Star Spangled Banner, make crafts, and visit Baltimore’s Fort McHenry and Flag House. shadysidemuseum.org

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Build Your Own Boat Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. David Fawley will help you build a 14-, 16-, or 17-foot Shearwater Kayak. clcboats.com

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A classic awaits her adoring fans during the 2007 Classic Wooden Boat Festival in St. Michaels. The fun returns to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum June 19-21. Photo by Joe Evans/PropTalk

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 to 10 p.m. July 13, 17, and 20. Annapolis Fire Department, Taylor Avenue. ngardner@sensitivesystems.com

J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake 12:30 to 4 p.m. A great place to go for this annual all-you-can-eat Seafood Festival with crabs, fish, clams and more! Beer, soda, water. Hosted by Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield. $40. crisfieldchamber.com/events

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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

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AquaPalooza 11 a.m. White Marsh, MD. Raft-up party with Sea Ray and MarineMax! aquapalooza.com

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

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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. Remember: it’s their day, not yours! dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml

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THE WWII LIBERTY SHIP JOHN W. BROWN NEXT Cruise: Baltimore, MD - Sept 12 The exciting six hour “Voyage into History" features: continental breakfast, luncheon buffet, live big band music of the 40’s; Abbott & Costello; military reenactors; flybys (conditions permitting) of wartime aircraft. The ship is completely open for tours including the engine room, museums, crew quarters, bridge, and much more.

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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. Festivities continue throughout the day. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml

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

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Kids’ Classic Fishing Tournament Ocean City, MD. Hosted by the Ocean City Marlin Club and Wish-A-Fish Foundation to benefit kids with special needs and their families. Fishing, picnic, carnival, and awards banquet. (410) 213-1613

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N.S. Savannah Turns 50! Baltimore Harbor will host a huge maritime celebration in honor of the world’s first nuclearpowered merchant vessel, N.S. Savannah, as this National Historic Landmark turns 50 years old. Gala, parade of vessels, and more. nssavanah.net At last: poker runs have returned to the Bay this June. The 2007 Rock the Bay Poker Run ramped up at Anchor Marina in North East, MD. Photo by Kenneth Tidy - kentidy.com

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Tug Boat Parade Honoring N.S. Savannah Baltimore’s Museum of Industry. Demos, arts and crafts, tours, food, music, and more. Co-sponsored by the Tug Baltimore Group and Baltimore & Chesapeake Steamboat Company. Proceeds support the Tug Baltimore. steamtug.org

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Ladies and Youth Croaker and Flounder Tournament Dare Marina, Yorktown, VA. Picnic July 26. daremarina.com Bet she glows in the dark! Bay-based poker runs kick off this June. The 2007 Rock the Bay Poker Run ramped up at Anchor Marina in North East, MD. Photo by Kenneth Tidy - kentidy.com

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Chesapeake Bay Gas Clash 214 Cherry Lane, Queenstown, MD. Presented by IMPBA District 12 and the Delmarva Model Boat Club. delmarvamodelboaters.com

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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

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

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

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Chesapeake Folk Festival 10 a.m. 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

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St. Clements Island History and Heritage Day 11 a.m. 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

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Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta 11 a.m. Choptank River, Dorchester County, MD. Inboard hydroplane and flatbottom boats race. Free. tourdorchester.org

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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 proptalk.com

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y dad used to put on a Fourth of July fireworks show on the lake behind our home in Boca Raton, FL,” says Michelle Bosserman, PropTalk’s summer intern this year. “He and his friends would spend months getting the fireworks ready and timing them to patriotic music (dad still listens to his sound sets from those parties). The whole neighborhood would show up. We’d always send one ‘Swift Boat’ firework out on the water to wake up the lazy, resident alligator.” PropTalk has once again taken the guesswork out of your fireworks planning. Check out our exclusive list of where you can see fireworks from the comfort of your boat this year.

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Red Hot Poker Runs

oker runs are a watery mix of camaraderie, good causes, and great parties all over the Bay. PropTalk wondered, though: What’s it like for those who cater to poker runners? “Poker people are like a great big family with shared interests. Everybody gets along, and it’s great fun,” says Patricia Sparks, general manager of the Best Western North East (MD) Inn. “This will be our third year hosting boaters; while the owners sleep, their boats are hooked into electric in our parking lot. One year, the Rock the Bay Poker Run filled 40 rooms.” Here’s PropTalk’s one-of-akind poker party planner. Send your nearly naked photos to joe@proptalk.com.

• Chesapeake Bay Leukemia Powerboat Poker Run: June 26-28—Party at the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott on Friday, and start at the Beach House near Baltimore, run to Waterman’s Crabhouse in Rock Hall, MD and overnight near Jellyfish Joel’s at Mears Great Oak Landing in Chestertown, MD on Saturday. Party at the Wild Duck Café near Baltimore on Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The poker run is hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association (CBPBA). cbpba.com, leukemiacup.org • Coles Point Poker Run on the Potomac: June 27—Run from Port Kinsale Marina, Kinsale, VA to Tall Timbers Marina near St. Mary’s City, St. Clements Island, and Fitzie’s Marina in Breton Bay. The fun benefits the Cople District Volunteer Fire Department. rivvarats@aol.com • Patuxent River Fun Run: June 27 —This Badass Boaters/Bikers Bash will start in Solomons, visit Benedict and Sea Breeze in Sandgates, and end at Vera’s

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White Sands on St. Leonard Creek with one heck of a party, with a DJ, food, contests, games, and prizes all to benefit Children’s National Medical Center. chesapeakeperformanceevents.com • Jammin’ on the James Poker Run: July 11—Richmond racers will start at Jordan Point Marina in Hopewell, VA, head to historic Jamestown, have lunch at Smithfield Station, and power to Hampton Roads for a legendary dock party at Tidewater Yacht Marina/Portsmouth Renaissance. The fun is hosted by the Richmond Powerboat Association. geocities.com/ richmondpba • Regal Poker Run: July 11—Sponsored

by Jackson Marine Sales in North East. jacksonmarinesales.com • Thunder in the City: July 17-18—This is DiMarco Marine Performance’s third poker run out of the Chesapeake Inn in Chesapeake City, MD. Rock the C&D Canal with parties, heliphotos, awards, and more. thunderinthecity.com • CBPBA Central Poker Run: July 18 —cbpba.com • Jet Ski Poker Run: July 18—Ride out of Tim’s River Shore Restaurant & Crabhouse in Dumfries, VA. timsrivershore. com • Relay for Life Poker Run: July 18 —Start in North East, run to lunch at the North East River YC, and return home for prizes, food, and music. jacksonmarinesales.com • Dinghy Poker Runs: Summer 2009 —Inflatable aficionados will vie for prizes in three big poker-provoking events sponsored by the Norris Lane Foundation to help needy students pay for school. July

25 brings the Middle River Dinghy Poker Run at Long Beach Marina in Bowleys Quarters, MD. August 29 is the Bear Creek Dinghy Poker Run at Sheltered Harbor Marina in Baltimore. Some time in September (TBD), the Annapolis Dinghy Poker Run will hit town. dinghypokerrun.org • Chesapeake Poker Run: Summer 2009 —Virginia Beach will rock some time this summer (TBD). bigbadboat.com • Firewater Fun Run: August 1—Run out of the Nauti-Goose Saloon in North East to benefit the North East Fire Company. northeastmd.org • Roar from the Shore: August 1—The Chesapeake Bay Poker Run will make waves from Solomons to Kent Narrows and Mears Point Marina. The fun benefits Children’s National Medical Center. chesapeakeperformanceevents.com • CBPBA North Poker Run: August 22 —cbpba.com • Rock the Bay Poker Run: August 28-29 —The Upper Bay’s biggest poker run is hosted by the Nauti-Goose Saloon. Friday will bring the Welcoming Party and Pig Roast, Frozen T-Shirt Contest, and more. Saturday will feature the “Buffest” Breakfast, a safety meeting, three-wave starts, and runs to lunch at Red Eye’s Dock Bar/Mears Marina for a Poolside Bikini Contest, and ends with dinner and awards in North East. rockthebay.com • CBPBA South Poker Run: September 12—cbpba.com • Fall Poker Run on the Patuxent: September 12—Hosted by Maryland Power Boat Club. marylandpowerboatclub.com Poker Run up the Susquehanna. Photo by Randy Mank/ heli-photo.org. Call Mank, a professional aerial photographer, to cover your next event at (410) 557-6000.

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To say that Patti Kuhlman is a busy mom who waterskis with her family is the mother of all understatements.

She recently shared her story with PropTalk. Sit back and enjoy!

I Have Always Wanted To Waterski

My husband Jim grew up waterskiing on northern Michigan lakes, and I was raised near a creek in Pennsylvania with access to kayaks and canoes. Our family also skied on lakes in Maine. When we were first married, we wanted to slalom ski and bought our first Ski Nautique at the Philadelphia Boat Show. We joined the Port Indian Ski Club on the Schuylkill River for about three years. There, Dale Stevens—a promo driver for MasterCraft—taught us to barefoot ski.

We moved to the Severn River in Ben Oaks about 15 years ago. When we started having more kids, we needed an open bow.

So, we moved up to a direct-drive Sport Nautique, which we had until we wore out the engine this past year.

School’s “On” for Summer

When Jim hits milestone birthdays, we learn a new skill. We’ve taken classes with hall-of-fame skier Peter Fleck and now Lane Bowers, who is a world champion barefooter. Bowers is a fun teacher; he has done some pretty crazy stunts, such as barefooting off a helicopter. There is always something new to learn. Bowers teaches a progression of barefooting skills; as soon as he sees a skier change posture, he makes adjustments to avoid face plants. Position Follow us on Twitter—twitter.com/proptalk

The Kuhlmans with their new baby at home in Ben Oaks up the Severn this May.

is everything; you start out with a swing on the boom and progress from there.

When each of our kids was old enough to stand, we would tow them by hand along the shore in our pond using a boogie board jury-rigged with a triangle and a tow line. They’d start lying down, go to their knees, and then stand up. When they got good at that, we would unhook the triangle from the boogie board, and they would have to hold the line themselves; if they fell, they fell on foam.

When they got good at that, we would put the boom out on the boat, and they would use little wooden skis that were attached together. When they gained enough core and leg strength, they would progress to separate skis, which are harder to balance. They would ski using the boom first, then the handle, and then off the back of

the boat. It is fun to look back at each kid’s photo album set to see that progression.

For the past three years, we’ve kicked off summer by having Bowers visit us for some hands-on training with our friends and neighbors. Bowers comes for the week starting this June 15. Each day has something different; there’s adult day with neighbors, teen day, moms’ morning, and the last day with Bowers showing off some tricks. Last year, he brought a helmet with a speaker system inside so he could talk to the skier. We might have a wakeboarding instructor visit sometime, as well.

We recently purchased a fast-planing, V-drive boat. We traded up to an Air Nautique 211 from Chessie Marine this past May. The tie line is back farther in this boat, and there’s more sitting room. We can now comfortably fit up to 11 people.

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J.P. Kuhlman catches some air. Too fast for film!

The most exciting thing is seeing someone get up on skis for the first time. tower to keep us away from the chine spray. And, we have trick skis just for fun.

Safety First

We also have a tower for wakeboarding and ballast tanks in the back to make a bigger wake. For slalom skiing, the boat has flaps in the back to flatten the wake. A couple of weeks ago, we tested long-line barefooting off the new boat. The wake is a little harder and a bit bigger, but that won’t limit us from doing what we want. We’ll barefoot on an extended side boom off the

Jim drives most of the time, but our oldest son J.P. (17 years) does some, as well. He’s driven with us for years and is good at docking and at anticipating where the skier is.

J.P., Julie, and Amanda (a buddy) take the boat out together; they are certified life guards and have taken safe boating courses.

We have spotters all the time and teach the kids to put their skis up in the air so people can see them. And, we’ll probably have the kids take a new hands-on boating safety course.

There will be a learning curve with our new boat, as well. Driving for barefooting is a little trickier, and with all the lines out, it can get pretty complicated. All of the kids know the proper hand signals and

what to do in an emergency, such as cutting a line off a prop. The kids also learn to drive better watching Bowers.

Every kid has his own life jacket and then goes through the cycle of hand-medowns on other gear, such as nettle suits.

Our waterskis are the right size, but each kid has a different boot size. We got the slippery barefoot suits through Bowers and had luck at Boater’s World, use Pure (a local boardshop), and do mail order through Ski Limited. Jim and I have been on the same intermediate skis for 20 years.

On weekends, we get out by 7 a.m., with coffee and hot chocolate in hand.

We usually ski on Round Bay and off Sherwood Forest and Indian Landing.

There’s a slalom course near our house and a controlled ski course down the Severn a bit, where you have to drop at either end of the course. We come in when the jet skiers and boat traffic come out, usually mid-day.

Weekdays and early evening are nice times, too. We switch around the activity depending on how the water behaves.

Everybody has a job on the boat, which we keep on a trailer at home. After every trip, we wipe it down, flush the engine, and rinse and hang all wetsuits and life jackets.

Sometimes we have to clean up dog hair, because our husky and schnauzer love being part of the action.

Some of Our Favorites

Each kid has a favorite sport, although they do everything. J.P. likes to wakeboard and barefoot best, Julie (15 years) loves to slalom ski, Jessie (12 years) loves wakeboarding, and Jacy (nine years) loves barefooting.

When we visited Bowers in Winterhaven, FL, Jacy was about six years old and pretty reluctant to try barefooting. But, once there, she had to be the first one up.

The most exciting thing is seeing someone get up on skis for the first time. When Jessie was about five, she had a florescent orange life vest and was learning to rise on two separate skis. I was in the water helping her move into position. When I walked her up, she got up immediately and screamed with joy! I'll never forget that little orange dot squealing around the river behind the boat holding on for dear life.

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When we go out, the kids all take turns; it’s so much fun to watch them! Whoever went last the last time, goes first the next time and gets the longest ride. They can pick what they want to do; if the water is too choppy, they might do boogieboards or kneeboards just for fun. Sometimes, we’ll have all four kids out there on boogieboards. Jim and I ski full-sized or minicourses, where you cut through the center of the course and ski the balls on the sides not as wide; that’s fun because you have a goal.

In addition to waterskiing vacations in Michigan and snow skiing and snowboarding every couple of years, our kids are into ice hockey, gymnastics, soccer, and swimming. So, it’s especially fun to see them learn something new and progress and gain confidence without any pressure out on the water. The next thing we want to try is kiteboarding.

Waterskiing is nice; you can take the whole family out. Even if they’re not skiing, everybody is happy to be on the water.

And, I can corner the kids into eating healthy snacks, because they get so hungry.

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Ski King “Hit it, Ski King!”

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he time was the 1950s, and the place was the upper reaches of South River. My family had moved to the summer cottage community of Glen Isle on Beards Point on the South River in 1946.

There were only a dozen or so year-round families with eight boys to make up our gang, the“River Rats.”

Most of our families had outboard boats of one sort or another. Ours was an 11-foot plywood runabout with a 7.5-hp Johnson.

Most of the other boats were about the same size and power, the largest being a small sea skiff sporting a Wizard Super 10.

One winter my dad built an aquaplane—simply a rectangular piece of half-inch plywood, tapered slightly like the bow of a boat.

There was a simple fin on the bottom to stabilize it and a tow line. There were no bindings for your feet. There was a short rope bridle for your hands and that was it. You started in deep water, keeping the nose up. You shifted your weight from side

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Captain Rick Franke The only thing on my Christmas list that year was a pair of real water skis.

Santa came through with a pair of bright blue J. C. Higgins water skis about as long as I was tall. The large size of the skis actually helped compensate for the low power of our tow boats. The power issue was becoming critical. I could still get up on the skis, but if I leaned back and cut hard, I could feel the tow boat bogging down.

The following spring my dad ramped things up by buying a 16-foot 1941 Correct Craft utility with an open cockpit, a flathead Gray Marine Phantom Four engine, and plenty of room for skis.

The River Rats were in heaven!

That summer, another family bought a Chris Craft of the same vintage as our boat, with a six-cylinder Gray rated at 110-hp. We were now able to do many of the things The only thing on my Christmas list we saw in the that year was a pair of real water skis. newsreels and magazines. We to side to steer. With a skied double little practice, you could and triple, learned to crossover, and even cross the tow boat’s wake. The trick was worked out a routine where three of us not to let the edge of the aquaplane catch would ski together with one of the younger in the wake as you came back. If it did, the kids on our shoulders. We learned to ride result would be a spectacular somersault. slalom skis and competed to see who could Aquaplanes were fun, but the young River ski the longest without getting wet.

Rats soon wished for more challenging As our skills improved, we did more and stuff. proptalk.com

more demanding things. We were beginning to feel like we were pretty hot stuff.

Then we learned about Ski King.

A few miles south of us was Oak Grove Water Ski School. The young guy who gassed us up at the marina one afternoon said he was also an instructor at the ski school, and on slow days in the middle of the week, they practiced stunts. We were welcome to come and watch, he said.

We spent every Wednesday afternoon that summer at Oak Grove. A couple of the instructors had worked at Cypress Gardens, the Holy Grail of waterskiing.

They had modern, powerful tow boats and all kinds of neat equipment. Pretty soon, if we bought the gas, we could use their boats and their skis, as long as we stayed close. With gas at 30 cents a gallon, a couple of lawnmowing gigs kept us skiing all day.

The guys at Oak Grove also introduced us to the cautionary legend of Ski King.

The story goes that a show-off was trying to impress a girl and tied the tow rope around his wrist to demonstrate his confidence. When his tow boat hit it, he was pulled out of his ski bindings and around the lake underwater, swallowing a lot of water and losing his bathing trunks and the girl in the process. The moral of the story was if you grabbed hold of something you could not control, you needed to know when to let go. Naturally, we all picked up on the name, if not the lesson, and used it a lot.

Knowing when to let go became crucial as the instructors introduced us to the stunts they did. My favorite trick was the helicopter; you wrapped the tow rope around your waist and jumped as high as you could, releasing the rope and letting it spin you quickly around in the air. I was able to complete the maneuver about one time in 10 tries.

Trick skis were like a modern wakeboard—short skis turned up on both ends with no fins. Spins, flips, skiing backwards or sideways, just about anything could be done on those skis.

Shoe skis and barefoot skiing required

at least 40 MPH. To start you had to keep your legs tucked up and lean way back until you felt enough lift under your feet to stand up. I managed to do it on shoe skis, which are about a foot long. The alternative method of getting up barefoot was to start on a slalom ski and then step off when you were up to speed. I never had the courage to try that technique. The most difficult part of this high speed stuff was falling. You quickly learned to double

A brave Rick Franke rides a homebuilt aquaplane, the precursor to today's wakeboard.

On the last warm day of 1959, I was perched on the edge of the dock. “Hit it!” I yelled, and launched myself with my slalom ski tip held high. I timed it right and hit the water like a skipping stone. I absorbed the impact with my knees bent, I leaned back and cut outside the wake with a whoop of triumph.

With gas at 30 cents a gallon, a couple of lawn-mowing gigs kept us skiing all day.

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up into a forward roll and let your back and shoulders take the brunt of the fall. At that speed, the first time you hit the water, you bounce!

By the end of the summer of 1959, time was catching up with the River Rats. High school graduation, full-time jobs, college choices, military service, and other adult concerns loomed. It seemed that more than summer was ending that September. After Labor Day, we learned that the ski school would not re-open in the spring.

The legend of Ski King became a rockabilly song performed by E. C. Beatty. The lyrics included a pink Cadillac pulling the trailer for the powerful tow boat and a driver named Daddy-O. It never got higher than number 50 on the pop music charts.

Ski King lives!

About the Author: Rick grew up on South River just “messing with boats.” He’s now retired from managing Annapolis Sailing School and Annapolis Powerboat School.

He holds a 100-ton inland master’s ticket and teaches powerboat operation part time and captains the schooner Woodwind two days a week.

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ack in the dark ages before there were X-Games, we simply commandeered some unsuspecting father’s Boston Whaler Montauk, siphoned some fuel out of the family station wagon, floated a pair of granddad’s wooden skis, and went for a hop through the marshes at incredibly slow speeds. Just the process of getting pulled up and out of the water behind a heavy-smoking 75-hp Johnson two-stroke outboard took about an hour and half, it seemed. And it was the most fun you could have with your clothes on.

How things have changed. While you can certainly still have a blast behind a Whaler, the new breed of wakeboats are more like visions from the mind of George Lucas than a design

to duplicate the thrill on the water,” says Jay Jenkins, sales manager at Cutting Edge Watersports in Chesapeake, VA. Cutting Edge sells Moomba and Supra lines of wakeboarding boats in addition to more conventional skiffs by Scout and Everglades and sport cruisers by Crownline. Customers come from as far away as Richmond and the Outer Banks for advice, support, and the gear to go airborne over a well-shaped wake.

Jenkins says that the first thing an aspiring wakeboarder needs to have on his boat is a tower. “The tower’s main function is to pull you up. Since the tow rope is going up instead of straight to the back of the boat, it will help beginners get up, and experienced wakeboarders will find it easier to do

“As skateboarding and snowboarding have gained popularity, adventure sports people have been looking for ways to duplicate the thrill on the water” from the venerable C. Raymond Hunt. In fact, Whaler’s 23-foot Dauntless model with its sleek tower option has proven to be an excellent crossover boat to suit boaters who want to participate across the spectrum of waterborne opportunity—fishing, cruising, wakeboarding, rafting up, skiing, drifting, entertaining, and you name it.

Highly focused riders looking for huge air are dreaming of specialized boats tuned to the challenge of high thrills and expectations. “As skateboarding and snowboarding have gained popularity, adventure sports people have been looking for ways 32 July 2009 PropTalk

tricks and catch air,” he says. Next on the list of features is a water ballast system to allow adjustment of the wake size. Ballast tanks range in capacity from 200 to 800 pounds. Specialized wakeboard boats have these tanks and an efficient pump and switch system to fill or empty them. Combine this with a wake plate, which is essentially a large centermounted trim tab, and you can shape your wake to suit the size, experience, and daring of your rider. Bigger wakes mean bigger tricks. And, bigger tricks have bigger name tags such as the Tootsie Roll, 360 Slob, Nosebone, Blender, Blind proptalk.com

Judge, Canadian Bacon, Hoochie, and the Switchstance Tantrum, to name a few.

The final must-have for dedicated boarders is a Perfect Pass speed-control system, which is essentially a cruise-control unit for ski and wakeboard boats. These incredibly cool electronic speed control units coordinate GPS information with engine RPM to maintain a consistent speed so the driver doesn’t have to continuously adjust the throttle to accommodate the changing load. It’s a convenience, safety, and performance feature that makes the trip more fun for everyone. Many boats come standard with the system.

As an aftermarket add-on, they cost between $675 and $1400 plus installation depending on features.

“True wakeboard boats are true inboards,” says Jenkins. “The results are boats that can turn on their length without sliding or skipping.”

However, unlike classic skiboats with direct drive running gear, wakeboard boats are best with the weight in the stern. Thus, Moombas, Supras, and other wake-shaping skiffs have V-drives to allow the engine to sit in the back. Moomba, Supra, Malibu, and Mastercraft boats use Indmar Marine engines built on Chevy blocks ranging

from 325- to 450-cubic inches, geared for torque instead of speed, and all you need to launch granny over the moon.

Jenkins also notes that these engines are equipped with catalytic converters, which control emissions, contain the exhaust that used to cloud the air where your rider is breathing, and make the

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engine more efficient. All good things.

When it comes to skiboats, Andy Palko at Chessie Marine in Elkton, MD says that elite skiers need a very different setup than wakeboarders. “High-end skiers want a light boat and high horsepower with a direct-drive propulsion system on an engine mounted in the middle of the boat. Unlike wakeboarders, slalom

skiers want as little wake as possible to maintain total control over tight turns on challenging courses,” he says.

Chessie Marine handles Correct Craft’s Nautique line of boats, Malibu’s performance sport boats, and wakesport boats by Centurion.

“Your standard skiboat will have a 350-cubic inch Indmar, PCM, or MerCruiser inboard engine, all built on a Chevy block,” Palko says. The boat will also have tracking fins mounted about midship to inhibit the tendency for a skier to pull the back of the boat around. You want the boat to do all of the pulling, not the other way around. Palko also notes that true ski boats are designed to rise up on plane quickly with essentially no bow rise. This combined with a relatively low freeboard common to ski boats allows for good visibility all around for the driver, and most of the engine power is going to launch the skier rather than lift the boat.

“Instead of a towing tower, a skier will hook his tow rope to a pylon located right behind the driver in the middle of the boat,” Palko says. “This

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2009 Ski Air Nautique 220 reduces the influence on the boat from the weight and momentum of the skier, allowing a straighter line and better control for both skier and helmsman.” It’s also good to note that a proper ski boat’s prop will be located under the boat five or six feet forward of the end of the swim platform to avoid worries about kicking a propeller while resting or preparing to splash.

Perhaps the prototypical tournament level ski boat is the Ski Nautique 196, a 19.5-foot dream machine geared for track-

2009 Ski Nautique 196 ing straight and pulling weight. “You’re not trying to throw a big wake. Quite the opposite,” says Palko. “A 19- to 20-foot boat is all you need.”

“Wakeborders can consider larger boats, because big boats throw big wakes,” says Pelko. “A big part of the wakeboarding attraction are the social aspects. The boats have room and great sound systems, the engines are quiet, and everybody’s having fun,” Palko says. “Since the boat is geared to pulling instead of going, you’re not wasting a lot of fuel just to pull up a big boarder or a couple of skiers.”

2009 MariStar 200 Danny Webb, sales manager at SkiBoats Unlimited in Chesapeake, dealers for MasterCraft boats, says that the essential difference in pure ski boats and wakeboarding rides is in the attitude. “Your classic skiboat, such as MasterCraft’s Maristar 200 or ProStar 197, is all about the sport.

Wakeboats have more features geared to the social aspects and the fun,” he says.

Full-on wakeboard boats such as the MasterCraft X-Star, Super Nautique, and the Malibu Wake Setter are built for big wakes and big fun with countless cup holders, built-in coolers, massive sound systems, and ample lounging areas. The Wake Setter even comes with the Maliview system where you can pull up the image of your rider on your dash along with his presets for ballast, wakeplate setting, speed, and even his favorite arena rock anthem equalized for maximum bass response through a rack of waterproof speakers aimed at the wake to enhance the aquatic performance. A push of a button, and it all happens automatically—instant summer on the water.

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BoatU.S.'s Top 10 Summer Watersports Safety Tips For many Americans, being pulled from the end of a long, slim tow line attached to a speeding motorboat is a summer rite of passage. To make sure everybody has a good time, the BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety offers up these top 10 summer watersports safety tips:

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Make sure everyone being towed has a properly fitting life jacket that won’t ride up over their heads if they take a spill. A Type III vest is best; it has extra buckles to provide a snug fit and is built for taking a hard fall.

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Two Head Turns for Every Drop As soon as someone falls off the tube or a skier or boarder drops, the boat operator should always look to both sides before turning around for a pick-up.

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Tip Up and Be Seen A skier who has fallen in the water can be seen by others much more easily if she keeps the ski tips above the water.

Good To Go For riders after a knockdown, clasp your hands over your head so those on the towboat know you are OK and ready for retrieval. In some states, a red or orange “skier down” flag may need to be displayed onboard.

For more information on your state’s safety requirements, visit boatus.org/ onlinecourse and click on “State Boating Regulations.”

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Talk to the Hand A rider has very little control over a tube, and skiers and boarders need control help, too. Before anyone jumps in the water, go over a few standard hand signals, such as stop (hand slashing the neck), slow (thumb down), speed up (thumb up), OK (tip of index finger and thumb together), turn (point finger upward in a circular motion), and return to dock (pat head).

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Engine Off Always turn off the boat’s engine when a rider enters or exits the water. A prop can rotate while the motor is in “neutral,” and the engine exhaust produces carbon monoxide. Never back up to retrieve a fallen rider.

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Wait for the OK Once a skier is in the water, wait until he is far enough away from the boat and signals that it’s OK to start the engine.

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Always Have a Spotter It’s critical to have constant visual contact with anyone being towed. It’s also the law in most states.

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Look before Turning The turns make watersports fun. But don’t leave those at the end of the towline guessing when the next turn is coming. Use the hand signal for a turn (point your finger upward in a circular motion and then point to the direction of turn).

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Think Big Putting a person on the end of a long towline makes your boat’s safety “footprint” much larger. That means being extra cautious when near other boaters, docks, and navigational aids and when crossing wakes.

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remember summer camp canoeing lessons as a kid, and those bulky orange life jackets that smelled of bug spray and mildew. The jacket would chafe my neck and become irksome as I tried to paddle. Luckily, PFDs keep re-inventing themselves to encourage greater use. Over the years, they’ve become more comfortable, and they come in an array of colors and use higher-tech fabrics. Some are even environmentally friendly.

Manufacturers have added more adjustment points that keep PFDs from riding

Not only is wearing a life jacket using good common sense, but in some cases, it’s the law. According to Coast Guard reports, 70 percent of boating deaths are due to drowning, and in 90 percent of those cases, the victim who went overboard was not wearing a PFD.

Laying Down the Law

The U.S. Coast Guard requires all recreational boats to carry one wearable PFD (Type I, II, III, or V) for each person aboard. The Coast Guard rates PFDs by

Life Jackets

In Maryland and Virginia, all children under the age of seven must wear a USCG-approved jacket while under way on a recreational boat under 21 feet in length; this includes canoes, kayaks, and sailboats. If a child is under the age of four or under 50 pounds, the PFD must have extra features such as a handle, an inflatable headrest, and a strap that fastens the front and back together.

Types of PFDs

Traditional life jackets we grew up with are now called “inherently buoyant” PFDs. For instance, a Type I is for offshore boat-

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Type I: Provides the most buoyancy. It is effective for all waters, especially open, rough, or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. It is designed to turn most unconscious wearers to a face-up position.

Type II: Intended for calm, inland waters or where there is a good chance of quick rescue.

Type III: Good for calm, inland waters, but will not turn unconscious wearers to a face-up position.

Type IV: A throwable device intended for calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic, where help is always present.

Type V: A special use jacket intended for specific activities and may be carried instead of another life jacket only if used according to the approval condition on the label. A Type V hybrid is the least bulky of all life jackets and contains a small amount of inherent buoyancy, and an inflatable chamber. Its performance is equal to a Type I, II, or III.

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up, moved the foam to free up movement, and added stretchy neoprene shoulder straps. Stohlquist WaterWare even designed one for women by removing some foam from inside the chest panels and distributing it elsewhere. Extrasport makes one for anglers called the Sturgeon. Its accoutrements include reflective shoulder tape, a mesh back for heat management, and pockets for fishing supplies. PFD company Astral uses organic kapok, a sustainable resource that is environmentally considerate.

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the amount of buoyancy and the ability to turn a person face-up. This is exceptionally important if the person has been knocked unconscious. The PFDs must be in good condition (no rips or tears) and the right size for the intended user. Remember, the PFDs must be readily accessible, not stowed away in a bag or shoved under extra lines and fenders. The best place for a PFD, of course, is on the mariner. Also, any boat 16 feet or longer, except canoes and kayaks, must carry a throwable PFD (Type IV).

For more on the Federal requirements, go to uscgboating.org/safety.

A typical type III PFD from Extrasport.

ing in rough waters and is designed to turn wearers face-up. The most commonly used PFD on the Chesapeake is a Type III. Probably the most comfortable PFDs on the market are the inflatables, but they also require the most maintenance. Most are what is referred to as “yolk style” and look like suspenders. The Coast Guard requires a person to actually wear the inflatable versus only needing to have one aboard. Also, the Coast Guard does not approve them for anyone under the age of 16.

Almost all inflatable PFDs now manufactured feature both automatic and manual inflation modes. The automatic mode is simple in concept but more complex in engineering. Most auto-inflatables deploy when a dissolving pill allows a spring-loaded bayonet to puncture the CO2 cylinder.

This pill needs to be checked periodically; otherwise, one good wave over the bow can trigger an unintended inflation. Considering the disorientating aspects of falling overboard, the automatic type seems to be a more sensible option than a manually operated version.

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if you’re taking a lot of waves and are getting wet. No maintenance is required for five years unless it is inflated.

The Type IV throwable devices are only used as a back up to the wearable PFD. So called horseshoe buoys found on large sailboats may be too big for a 21-foot center console. A ring buoy is preferable on smaller boats. The most common Type IV is the cushion. What’s great about them is that they play double-duty as a seat cushion and are usually immediately available. All these throwables are relatively lightweight and can be hard to throw accurately in high winds. BoatU.S. suggests tying poly-

propylene line to the Type IV, since the line will float and therefore not get tangled in your prop.

Mustang Survival recently marketed a new product called the Rescue Stick that they claim is much easier to use and more accurate. This 14-inch stick can be thrown to the person, and as soon as it hits the water, it inflates into a horseshoe buoy that has 35 pounds of inflation.

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It comes in a waterproof bag and can be reused by replacing the bobbin and screw in the replacement handle.

About the Author: Carrie Gentile is a freelance writer and avid boater in Eastport. She also plays rugby.

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Old Dominion Boater Safety

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n 2007, there were over 5000 boating accidents nationwide, and 685 lives were lost. The majority of these accidents occurred while cruising, drifting, or fishing on lakes, ponds, or reservoirs, in boats less than 26 feet long, in calm to light choppy waters with light winds, and on days with good visibility. Expressed another way, the vast majority of boating accidents occur in nearly ideal boating conditions. Tragically, two-thirds of the 685 boating fatalities were the result of drowning. Of those who drowned, 90 percent could have been saved if they had been wearing a life vest. These sobering statistics underscore the reason the U. S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the State of Virginia have taken regulatory actions in an attempt to make recreational boating safer.

Virginia Boating Education lthough most states have long recommended and encouraged boaters to obtain boating safety education before venturing out upon the water, it has not been a requirement. Over the past decade, many states have begun to require that boaters attend a boating safety course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. These courses are readily available at reasonable cost from the U. S. Power Squadrons, the USCG Auxiliary, the State of Virginia, and other organizations.

In 2007, Virginia joined the growing body of states that require boating safety education compliance to operate recreational vessels upon Virginia waters. This boating safety education compliance requirement is phased in over several years and applies to all personal watercraft (PWC) operators (commonly called jet skis) and operators of motorboats with greater than 10 horsepower. This year, PWC operators under 20 years of age must meet the requirements by July. By the first of July 2010, PWC operators under age 35 years must meet the requirements.

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begin until July 2011, and then only for operators under 20 years of age. This phased approach continues through July of 2015 when all PWC and motorboat operators, regardless of age, must meet the requirements. To learn more about boating laws in Virginia and about boating education courses, visit the department’s website at dgif.virginia. gov/boating.

USCG Life Vest Requirements Another recent change to boating regulations that boaters should be aware of is the modification to the USCG’s Personal Flotation Device (PFD) regulations. The new rules state, “No person may operate a recreational vessel on federal waters with any child under the age of 13 on the vessel unless each child is either wearing an appropriate life jacket approved by the USCG or below deck or in an enclosed cabin.”

In Virginia, this regulation applies to waters in which the USCG has enforcement jurisdiction, which includes the Chesapeake Bay, Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Gaston, Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), Clayton Lake, Lake Moomaw, and other inland waters that are considered navigable.

In addition to the federal requirements above, boaters must be aware of Virginia’s life vest regulations that life jackets must be readily accessible.

“Readily accessible” means stowed where they can be easily reached, or are out in the open ready for wear. Life jackets cannot be in protective coverings or under lock and key. Further, a Type IV throwable must be immediately available. “Immediately available” means the throwable flotation device must be quickly reachable in an emergency situation. You must have a Type IV throwable device in the open and ready to use at all times.

The very best life jacket is worthless unless worn. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is asking all boaters to make a commitment to wear their life jackets at all times while on the water.

Above all, boat safely.

About the Author: G. Jay Nelson is a member of the Northern Virginia United States Power Squadron— nvsps.org.

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Editor’s Note: The Henns have taken PropTalk fans along as they re-explore the ICW and beyond. The first time they made the trip as rag haulers on their 29-foot sailboat, Passport. This time, they are on Bay Ranger, a Ranger Tug 25.

This fifth installment unfolds in late December 2009 near Fort Pierce, FL (mile 966):

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holiday boat parade, an open-air market (the fresh fruit, veggies, and baked goods are the best calling card), and big winds Sunday and Monday gave us one more day at “pelican city” a few days shy of Christmas. Leaving Fort Pierce after more than a week’s stay, we headed south into the picturesque St. Lucie River and Canal. Raised 15 feet at the top of the first lock, we could see the Corps of Engineers Campground. Word was, they had slips (albeit short ones) at a reasonable price. Bay Ranger poked her nose into the reeds that night, but not before passing dozens of buzzards lurking in nearby trees. Passport, a Gozzard 39, was one of our slipmates.

The next day, we set off for Lake Okeecho-bee—the second biggest freshwater lake in the nation at 30 miles across. We soon learned, though, that the Rim Route was closed due to debris from the last major hurricane. With dwindling daylight, we returned to the lock and threw our anchor and chain onto the concretelike bottom outside the channel, with the lockmaster’s blessing. North Star, a Nordic Tug 32 we met along the way, did the same.

An enjoyable ride the next day took us across the lake to the southern shore at

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Clewiston and then along a narrow channel lined with lazy alligators. After heading through Moore Haven Lock, along the Caloosahatchee River, and through the Ortona Lock, Bay Ranger slipped into free docking at LaBelle in a bed of water lilies. Continuing on, we passed through the Franklin Lock, past Ft. Myers, and anchored off Sanibel Island that night and on Lemon Bay across from Englewood the next. Morning broke with a complete fog white-out, making a slow egg sandwich breakfast mandatory until the sun did its job.

We carefully cruised through many manatee zones past Venice and across Sarasota Bay to our home for the next two months, Bradenton Beach Marina on Anna Maria Island. At one point, a lockmaster said, “Well, there’ll be one boat and two manatees passing through.” On land, a woman and her clipboard tallied the manatees as they moved through the lock.

We loved our time on the island; life is much simpler on the boat than at home. Holiday visits with family in Tampa and friends nearby, evening jazz, nature hikes and walks along the beach, reading and

knitting, free trolley rides, open air markets and home-grown grapefruits, searches for friends from our hometowns in Ohio, football and basketball on the marina’s TV, catch-and-release fishing, and Inauguration Day festivities were all punctuated with really nice weather just off the Gulf ICW. At a local restaurant one night, we celebrated the sunset with free drinks and a rousing rendition of, “You Are My Sunshine.” It was a daily tradition for customers. While enjoying a special chocolate dessert on Valentine’s Day, Ed had his poem for Elaine aired on Prairie Home Companion, a PBS radio show. And, several times, we rode the bus to Sarasota and toured a vintage car museum and the Ringling Museum.

But, Ed is getting a bit antsy to get back on the water, after reading his 15th book of the trip. If the weather allows on February 26, we will travel a bit farther north to Caladesi State Park for a few days. Then, we’ll turn around and backtrack across Okeechobee and head north along the eastern seaboard. (Gin Rummy totals: Elaine won the December and January tournaments, while Ed won in February.) Stay tuned with PropTalk.

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 Magazines.

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Water Witch

The Pacemaker Sea Skiff

By Mike Kaufman

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plumbed, and re-wired Pacemaker and She had no engine, and her main feature onroe B. (Mike) Hall used to pronounced her sound and insurable. was a large pump to keep her from sinkhave an office in the old Yacht Water Witch is configured like a clasing. Veteran wooden boat surveyor Fred Yard on Back Creek where he sic Florida Day Boat with a cuddy cabin Hecklinger advised Mark to, “Walk away, sold Cheoy Lees. Mike had a story for forward, an aft end open pilothouse amidquickly”. every situation. I remember one about the ships, and the dinette and galley in the Mark didn’t. wisdom of monkeys as pets and another pilothouse. The engine is directly aft of the As the restoration began, new problems about a particular brand of boats whose pilothouse, under a huge hatch that slides came to light. For a start, the frames aft of backs would fall off shortly after delivery.

He had a pretty little Herreshoff Rosinante the pilothouse bulkhead were rotten. These aft on modern Genoa tracks with roller bearing cars for the ultimate in access. The were replaced, and the project continued. named Whistle. cockpit is spacious enough for Mike’s son Mark seems to be cut from She’s a fetching pocket yacht, and she a large creek-crawling party or a medium- sized slumber party. the same cloth and four still carries her original Maryland num- At the aft end, there is a tiller years ago embarked on a and a set of engine controls for project that will give him bers registration number—MD 100. driving the boat from the back, a range of stories to last a great advantage for docking, a long time. He heard Later, it was discovered that the frames fishing, and feeling the wind on hot sumthat there was a 30-foot 1961 Pacemaker mer jaunts.

Sea Skiff that could be had for $1000, a forward of the aft pilothouse bulkhead Her construction is mahogany plankbargain, some would say. (We in the boat were in poor condition, so Severn Marine ing over steam-bent oak frames laid on the business know, however, that there is no Services on Tilghman Island replaced or flat. The deck is strip-planked teak, and the sistered those. Steve Malloy installed a such thing as a bargain boat or a cheap superstructure is mahogany and plywood.

300-hp Crusader V-8, and Andy Fegley boat. There certainly is no such thing as a rewired her. It was an extensive rebuild and She is bronze fastened. She has the original free boat.) upgrade. canvas covering on the pilothouse top, and Water Witch had been sitting at Ben her overall look is that of the classic 50s Sarles Boatyard on Spa Creek for some Hecklinger returned to inspect the and 60s skiffs built by C. P. Leek on the time and was finally abandoned to the yard. re-framed, re-fastened, re-powered, re-

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About the Author: Mike Kaufman has been a professional yacht designer and surveyor for more than 30 years. He has designed and assessed both power and sailing yachts for a full range of purposes around the world. Kaufman is a National Association of Marine Surveyors Certified Marine Surveyor and has served as regional director and chairman of the Membership Screening Committee for that organization.

He is a life member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. www.kaufmandesign.com.

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On our trip, she cruised along nicely at about 13 knots, and her turns were fully under control. It was an altogether comfortable ride through a small chop. She offers a confident solid feeling in her cozy cockpit and pilothouse.

Vintage wooden boats such as the Water Witch deserve protection from the elements and a lot of ventilation. Fortunately, her covered berth provides an ideal environment.

She’s a fetching pocket yacht, and she still carries her original Maryland numbers registration number—MD 100.

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The Green Wire

by Captain John McDevitt

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he different colors of the wires that distribute power around a boat should indicate what they are doing for us. Let’s consider the green wire (or green with a yellow stripe) and what it should be doing for us… and shouldn’t be doing to us.

Three types of Electricity

First, let’s talk about the three different types of electricity we find in our boats.

Yes, I did say three!

DC electric (direct current) generally comes from the boat’s batteries. The wire colors should be red for hot and yellow or black for ground. We control DC power through a battery switch and then a series of fuses, switches, and/or breakers leading to the DC devices. The DC conductors (wire) are normally current carrying.

Next is AC electric (alternating current), which generally comes from the marina shore power, a generator, or an inverter. The wire colors should be black and white (add a red in 240v systems).

We also control AC power through a series of circuit breakers leading to the AC devices. The AC conductors (wire) are normally current carrying. Once again, under normal circumstances, there is productive electricity there.

I will call the third type of electricity GC or garbage current. These are non-productive, unwanted types of electricity, which find their way into our boats. Examples are lightning, static electricity, electrolysis, stray AC electric, stray DC electric, faults from other nearby boats, and other sources. We can not manage or disable this current with a circuit breaker, switch, or simply by unplugging the shore power cable as we do with AC and DC electric. In fact, we usually don’t even know when our boat is experiencing these nonproductive types of electricity.

through it. The only time we find current in the green wire is when one of those nonproductive sources of garbage electricity is running around the boat—and that should be fixed. Current on the green wire almost always will cause damage.

Something else to know is that the green (or green with a yellow stripe) wire runs continuously from the boat through the shore power cord, into the power post, up the dock, and back to the marina’s ground source. The green wire on the dock also runs uninterrupted from power post to power post. Therefore, if we have garbage current in our green wire, it could very well be coming from another boat on the dock.

GC Control

What do we do if we can’t control this garbage current and we don’t even know when it is happening?

We install a grounding system so that when this unwanted electricity occurs on our boat, it is safely channeled to a ground so that it doesn’t wander destructively causing problems for our boat, other boats, and perhaps an unfortunate soul in the water near our boat.

What does the green wire do, and why do we need it? And yes, we certainly do need it!

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I would also like you to remember that in addition to standing for garbage, the G in GC stands for green (or green with a yellow stripe). Under normal circumstances, the green wire should have no electricity running

Isolation

A working galvanic isolator should be installed in series in the green wire on every boat. This should prevent low-level garbage current from leaving your boat and causing problems for others or from entering your boat from another boat and causing problems for you. At the same time, should a higher, more dangerous amount of electricity enter the green wire, the galvanic isolator will allow it to pass through and up the dock to safe ground.

Bonding is Green Wire, Too

Without turning this article into a chemistry lesson, you should know that when two different types of metals are submerged in water, deterioration is likely to occur to the weaker (anode) or less noble of the two metals. There are a number of different kinds of metals that go into the underwater gear we have on our boats, and it is difficult to avoid this. proptalk.com

One of the things that is done to protect these metals is to bond them all together using green bonding wire running from each of the underwater metals to the boat’s ground. This brings all the bonded metals to the same electrical potential, and corrosion is minimized. Installed sacrificial zincs or anodes also help mitigate the inevitable corrosion potential.

This green wire bonding system is normally a non-current-carrying wire.

If there is AC or DC electricity in this system, something is wrong.

For example: a hot wire is run from a switch, fuse, or breaker for a new stereo. The device needs to be grounded, and the installer finds a green wire and ties in the stereo ground. (A DC black or yellow wire is correct here).

The stereo will probably work fine, but when the stereo is on, the green wire is now carrying current to everything attached to it. The rest is history, and so perhaps are your underwater metals.

Advice

Boats are fairly complex electrical beasts. Normal maintenance along with the addition and/or replacement of any electrical gear should be performed by an ABYC-certified electrician (abycinc.org). An annual inspection by one of these techs is not a bad idea either. Most of the incidents of underwater corrosion can be traced to electrical short-comings.

If you are familiar with the operation of an inductive amp meter, you can clamp the meter safely around the green wire on your boat or the shore power cord without disconnecting anything.

This will tell you if there is current on the green wire. You should power up and activate each device one at a time for 45 to 60 seconds during this test. A stove with an AC fault won’t show up unless you power it up and turn it on.

If you see a reading on the meter during this test, the fault is associated with that device. Turn off the breaker, and don’t use the device. Have it serviced or replaced immediately by an ABYC-certified electrician.

About the Author: John McDevitt holds six ABYC Certifications and a 100 Ton USCG Masters License. He is involved in sales and service at Bluewater Yacht Sales in Stevensville.

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D O C K B A R G UI D E

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Upper Bay Schaefer’s Canal House

Chesapeake and Delaware Canal

39° 31.6N 75° 48.4W

The Granary

Sassafras River

39° 26.1N 75° 58.4W

Nauti Goose Saloon

Northeast River

39° 35.4N 75° 56.4W

Woody’s Crab House

Northeast River

39° 36.2N 75° 56.3W

Harbor Shack

Rock Hall Harbor

39° 8.1N 76° 14.6W

Waterman’s Crab House

Rock Hall Harbor

39° 7.5N 76° 12.6W

Carson’s Creekside Restaurant and Lounge

Dark Head Creek

39° 19.3N 76° 25.6W

Sue Island Crabhouse & Dock Bar

Middle River

39° 17.1N 76° 23.9W

Crab Quarters

Middle River

39° 20.5N 76° 24.5W

Red Eye Clubhouse & Grill

Middle River

39° 17.1N 76° 24.4W

Bay Café

Baltimore Harbor

39° 16.4N 76° 34.3W

Rusty Scupper Restaurant

Baltimore Harbor

39° 16.5N 76° 36.3W

Dead End Saloon - Fells Point

Baltimore Harbor

39° 16.5N 76° 35.2W

Canton Dockside

Baltimore Harbor

39° 16.3N 76° 34.9W

River Watch

Hopkins Creek, Baltimore

39° 18.4N 76° 25.5W

Nick’s Fish House

Baltimore Yacht Basin Middle Branch

39° 15.4N 76° 36.4W

Windows on the Bay White Rocks Yachting Center

Patapsco River

39° 8.4N 76° 29.6W

Magothy Seafood Crab Deck & Tiki Bar

Mill Creek Magothy River

39° 4.1N 76° 30.7W

Deep Creek Restaurant

Deep Creek Magothy River

39° 2.6N 76° 27.4W

Jellyfish Joel’s

Fairlee Creek

39° 15.5N 76° 10.5W

Suicide Bridge Restaurant

Waterman's in Rock Hall

Middle Bay Riptides Restaurant & Dock Bar

South River, Annapolis

38° 56.5N 76° 33.2W

Pusser’s Landing

Ego Alley Annapolis Harbor

38° 58.6N 76° 29.2W

Sam’s Waterfront Café

Chesapeake Harbor, Annapolis

39° 2.1N 76° 24.4W

Mike’s Restaurant & Crab House

South River, Annapolis

38° 57.1N 76° 34.3W

Cantlers Riverside Inn

Mill Creek, Annapolis

39° 0.2N 76° 27.3W

Captain Bud’s

Crisfield, MD

37° 58.3N 75° 51.4W

Props Restaurant (formerly Cheshire Crab)

Main Creek, Pasadena

39° 8.0N 76° 28.4W

Hemingway’s and Lola’s tropic Grill

Kent Island

38° 58.3N 76° 19.4W

Tiki Bar in Solomons

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Middle Bay (cont.)

The Captain’s Table Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons, MD

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

DiGiovanni’s Dock of the Bay

Patuxent River, Solomons, MD

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Dockside Restaurant/Blue Heron Pub

Potomac River, Colonial Beach, Va

38° 13.5N 76° 57.4W

Madigan’s Waterfront

Occoquan River, Occoquan, Va

38° 40.5N 77° 15.3W

Mango’s Bar & Grill

Herring Bay

38° 43.2N 76° 32.3W

Naughty Gull Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons

38° 19.5N 76° 27.5W

Pirate’s Cove Restaurant

West River, Galesville, MD

38° 50.7N 76° 32.5W

Skipper’s Pier Waterfront Restaurant

Rockhold Creek, Deale

38° 46.2N 76° 33.3W

Spinnaker’s Restaurant

Potomac River, Point Lookout

37° 30.2N 77° 36.3W

Stoney’s Kingfisher Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Thursday’ s Steak & Crab House

West River, Galesville, MD

38° 50.4N 76° 32.5W

Tim’s II Restaurant & Crabhouse

Potomac River, Fairview Beach, Va

38° 19.4N 77° 14.5W

Kentmorr Restaurant

Kent Island

38° 54.5N 76° 21.4W

Annie’s Paramount Steak & Seafood

Kent Narrows

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Harris Crab House

Kent Narrows

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Red Eye's Dock Bar

Kent Narrows

38° 57.2N 76° 12.4W

Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar

Marshy Creek, Kent Narrows

38° 58.3N 76° 14.2W

Fisherman’s Inn

Marshy Creek, Kent Narrows

38° 58.1N 76° 14.4W

Big Mary’s Dock Bar

West River, Galesville, MD

38° 45.4N 76° 54.1W

Calypso Bay

Tracy’s Creek Tracys Landing, MD

38° 46.3N 76° 34.8W

Crab Claw

St. Michaels Harbor

38° 47.5N 76° 13.2W

St. Michaels Crab House & Restaurant

St. Michaels Harbor

38° 47.4N 76° 13.1W

Foxy’s Dock Bar

St. Michaels Harbor

38° 47.2N 76° 13.2W

Schooners Landing

Tred Avon River, Oxford

38° 41.3N 76° 10.1W

The Masthead at Pier Street

Tred Avon River, Oxford

38° 40.5N 76° 10.1W

Abner’s Seaside Crab House

Fishing Creek, Chesapeake Beach

38° 41.2N 76° 32.1W

Vera’s White Sands

Patuxent River, Lusby, MD

38° 25.3N 76° 27.5W

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Foxy's in St. Michaels

Crab Claw in St. Michaels

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Middle Bay (cont.)

Badfish Dock Bar and Grille, The

Solomons Harbor

38° 19.1N 76° 27.1W

Catamarans Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons, MD

38° 19.3N 76° 27.4W

Solomon’s Pier Restaurant

Patuxent River, Solomons, MD

38° 19.2N 76° 27.3W

Tiki Bar

Patuxent River, Solomons, MD

38° 19.1N 76° 27.2W

Four Winds Café

Back Creek, Solomons, MD

38° 19.5N 76° 27.1W

Bay Hundred

Knapps Narrows, Tilghman Island, MD

38° 43.8N 76° 19.5W

Suicide Bridge Restaurant

Choptank River, Secretary, MD

38° 37.2N 75° 56.4W

Snappers Waterfront Café

Cambridge Creek, Cambridge, MD

38° 34.2N 76° 4.2W

Red Eye's Dock Bar

Lower Bay Potowmack Landing Restaurant

Potomac River

38° 49.5N 77° 2.3W

Tim’s River Shore Rest. & Crab House

Potomac River

38° 34.1N 77° 15.5W

Sunset Grill

Willoughby Bay, Hampton Roads

36° 57.5N 76° 17.3W

Surfrider - Bluewater Marina

Sunset Creek, Hampton Roads

37° 0.5N 76° 20.4W

The Beacon Cabana Bar

Salt Ponds Marina, Hampton Va.

37° 3.1N 76° 17.6W

Surfrider - Marina Shores

Long Creek, Lynnhaven River

36° 54.2N 76° 3.5W

Surfrider -Taylors Landing

Little Creek

36° 55.2N 76° 11.3W

La Marinella Long Bay Pointe Marina

Lynnhaven River

36° 54.2N 76° 4.1W

One Fish Two Fish Long Bay Pointe Marina

Lynnhaven River

36° 54.4N 76° 4.3W

Chicks Oyster House

Lynnhaven River

36° 54.2N 76° 5.6W

Dockside Inn Lynnhaven Seafood Marina

Lynnhaven River

36° 54.2N 76° 5.1W

Norfolk Bar at Waterside

Elizabeth River

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Hooters at Waterside

Elizabeth River

36° 50.4N 76° 17.3W

Mallards at the Wharf

Onancock Creek

37° 44.2N 75° 43.5W

Pelican Pub - Sunset Beach Resort

Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles

37° 7.1N 75° 58.7W

Aqua at Bay Creek Resort

Old Plantation Creek Cape Charles

37° 15.4N 75° 58.7W

Tommy’s

Cockrell’s Creek, Reedville, Va.

37° 50.3N 76° 15.1W

River’s Inn Restaurant

Gloucester Point, Va. on York River

37° 15.2N 76° 28.5W

Smithfield Station

Pagan River, Smithfield, Va.

36° 58.5N 76° 37.2W

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Waterman's in Rock Hall

Harbor Shack in Rock Hall

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Cruising Club Notes Remembering Memorial Day Weekend

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hat’s brown and flies out of a marina dumpster? A hungry cat. Winding up to fling a bag of trash into a bin on Memorial Day morning—pre-coffee, pre-shower, and pre-food—I’m not sure who was more surprised, me or the flash of fur that catapulted itself out onto the gravel. That weekend’s sunny weather allowed us to join countless other boaters on a jaunt to Shaw Bay, through Kent Narrows, and up Langford Creek. We shared cocktails with the head honchos of the Chesapeake Bristol Club off Wye Island and visited Back Creek YC members during their Memorial Weekend Cruise at Lankford Bay Marina, which featured a great party pavilion, catered meals, and mandatory bocce ball and horseshoes.

We watched tubers in the creeks, waved at passing captains, hit the pool, took the trolley to Waterman’s Crab House in Rock Hall, MD, and outran a boatpix.com helicopter on the way home. Covering 100 miles, we slipped into home port minutes shy of afternoon rains on Monday. See you out and about; just beware of flying felines. —Ruth Christie/ruth@proptalk.com

Towing the line on Langford Creek off the Chester on Memorial Day weekend.

Celebrating Flag Day

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he second weekend in June, the Jewish Navy is raising the club flag and proudly displaying our American flags on our way up the Magothy to join in celebrating Magothy River Day. We are rafting up in Broad Creek on Saturday and heading for Dobbins Island to anchor for a great outdoor party and concert.

Good food, fun fireworks, and great company will punctuate our July events.

We are also exploring the addition of an “educational” trip to our summer line-up of events. Given that there is much work being done on the reclamation of the Bay, we will expand our definition of “oyster” beyond that of a person who sprinkles his conversation with “yiddishisms.” If you want to learn more about the Jewish Navy or join us for summer fun, contact jewishnavy@ jewishnavy.org. —by Adiva Sotzsky

A Meeting of Minds

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n June 22, the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) welcomed guest speaker Randy Renn and his presentation “Marine Surveyors: An Industry in Transition.” On July 27, the group will welcome Suzan Zellers, executive director of the Marine Trades Association (capca.net).

—by Ken Binnix

Who Put the Pig in Picnic?

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uly brings members of the Upper Chesapeake YC to a raft-up on Lloyds Creek July 4, a Pig Picnic at Great Oaks July 11, the Week-Long Adventure II July 12-19, and the EYC Beach Party July 31-August 1 (groups.msn.com/ucyc/ucyc.msnw).

Plans Are in the Works

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orthern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron boats rendezvoused in Cambridge, MD over Memorial Day weekend. We are working on another “Wounded Warriors” Day on the Bay. Stay tuned (nvsps.org).

—by Frank Shults

Fish Don’t Stand a Chance

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uring the Pasadena Sportfishing Group’s meeting June 8 in Severna Park, MD, guest speaker Captain Walleye Pete discussed “Jigging for Rockfish with Light Tackle,” sharing his secrets on how, when, and where to fish. We all enjoyed prizes and the 50/50 to benefit our Kids’ Fishing Derbies for 2009. The second Kids’ Fishing Derby at John H. Downs Memorial Park in Pasadena, MD will be July 11. As always, our meetings are free and open to the public (pasadenasportfishing.com).

—by Paul Coakley

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Dollar Earns Top Billing

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n May 27, the Potomac River Smallmouth Club welcomed guest speaker C.D. Dollar, owner of CD Outdoors and PropTalk’s Fishing Editor. Dollar has more than a dozen years of experience as a conservation and outdoor professional, hunter, fisher, outdoors writer, and Chesapeake Bay and coastal water explorer. He takes clients out in kayaks for backwater fishing for rockfish, bluefish, gray and speckled trout, and red drum. He also fishes the Bay from a 23-foot Cape Fisherman, using light tackle to chase the species of the season from the Susquehanna Flats to the Bay Bridge. A founding member of the Chesapeake Guides Association, Dollar is also a member of the Outdoor Writer’s Association of America and past chairman of the Maryland Wildlife Advisory Committee. Our meetings are open to the public. —by Ernie Rojas

Playing Poker on PWCs

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hesapeake Raiders held a Meet and Greet Freeride May 30 at Thursday’s Steak and Crabhouse on the West River.

We also worked with the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, the Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association, and the March of Dimes by asking for PWC volunteers for the swim. The club’s Annual Shark Bite Poker Run July 18 will start at Turkey Point Marina, run to Ego Alley in Annapolis, ride to Thursday’s Steak and Crabhouse, go up the Rhode River, and return to Turkey Point for a huge party (chesapeakeraiders.com). —by Martin Tross PropTalk July 2009 47

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C Front left, Bucket List (owned by David and Peggy Richter) from the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club takes in the scenery during the Blue Angels Show on the sunny Severn this past May.

Waiting for Godot

In Plane View

hesapeake Bay Grady-White Club hosted a Flea Market and traveled to Ft. Myers Beach, FL this February. Seven boats watched the Blue Angels over the Severn in mid-May. After the show, three boats headed to Carr’s Creek for a relaxing raft-up while waiting for a million boats (OK, maybe it wasn’t a million) to clear out before heading home. Thanks to organizer Skip Zinck for keeping this tradition alive each year. From May 28 to June 8, members cruised to and from Hatteras, NC, and our seventh annual Grady Lady Fishing Tournament will return June 14 (geocities.com/cbgradyclub).

—Story by Donna Kaler —Photos courtesy of Keith Kaler

Doing the DelMarVa Counterclockwise

Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club enjoys a buzz-by.

Four fly over Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club members.

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astern Pennsylvania River Runners have teamed with the Family and Friends for Freedom Fund to raise money to help wounded servicemen and women recovering at the Bethesda Naval Hospital and Walter Reed Medical Center. On July 17-20, the third annual Operation Helping Heroes Freedom Ride will take riders 500 miles from Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, to Cape Charles, VA, up the Atlantic Ocean to Ocean City, MD, into the Delaware Bay and the Delaware River to St. Georges, DE, through the C&D Canal, and return to Sandy Point State Park completing the DelMarVa Loop on PWCs. easternpariverrunners.org, injuredmarinesfund.org

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fter raising flags and enjoying hot dogs and burgers at Osprey Point Marina in Rock Hall, MD June 5-7, the Classic YC of America now looks forward to its MidSummer Rendezvous at Worton Creek Marina July 17-19 and its Margaritaville-themed picnic dinner. Our 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 Classic Yacht Festival at HarborView Marina in Baltimore, and the Change of Watch Dinner at Osprey Point Marina will be October 17. The club boasts 63 vessels on its online roster, with the likes of Hermione, Mustard Seed, Silk Purse, Waiting for Godot, Foto, Purple Cow, Woodpile, and Bay B Ruth (classicyachtclub.org). —with Robyne Reynolds

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Safety First

unning four consecutive Monday nights, the Patapsco River Power Squadron’s Safe Boating Class begins July 20 at Bass Pro Shops at Arundel Mills in Maryland (tomcat241@att.net). We perform Vessel Safety Checks upon request (gbthompson@verizon.net). —by Guy Thompson

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All Aboard

he Silverton Owners Club will raft up on Fairlee Creek June 27-28. Everyone is welcome.

Happy hour will start promptly at 4 p.m., and we monitor Channel 68. To join the club anytime, call (302) 3225244 or contact redbw@aol.com. Annual membership is $28 and includes both weekly and monthly newsletters and lively online chats at silvertonclub.com.

—by Nyla Deputy

After Back Creek YC members watched the Blue Angels on the Severn May 20 [left], they dined at Cantler’s Restaurant in Annapolis. Our Memorial Weekend Cruise to Lankford Bay Marina brought grilled food, a catered dinner, trips to Chestertown’s Tea Party, and bocce ball and horseshoes. We rendezvoused on Reed Creek off the Chester June 13, and our Summer Weeklong Cruise to the Upper Bay started June 27, aiming for Rock Hall’s fireworks July 4 (gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel

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Hampton Roads Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/hamptonroads Hatteras 1510 Club hatteras1510club.com Hatteras LRC Club hatteraslrc.com

Northern Virginia Sail & Power Squadron nvsps.org

Herring Bay Yacht Club hbyc.org

Pasadena Sportfishing Group pasadenasportfishing.com

Jewish Navy jewishnavy.org

Patapsco River Power Squadron patapscoriverpowersquadron.org

Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html

Portsmouth Anglers Club portsmouthanglersclub.com

Krogen Cruisers johnloving@yahoo.com

Potomac River Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/potomac

Lord Calvert Yacht Club geocities.com/lcyc.geo

Richmond Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/richmond

Lord Nelson Victory Tug Owner’s Association lnvt.wikidot.com

Rockville Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/rockville

Lyman Boat Owners Association lboa.net

Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis seafarersyc.com

Main Line Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/mainline

Silverton Owners Club silvertonclub.com

Marine Trawler Owners Association, Chesapeake Bay Cruisers mtoa.net

Solomons Island Yacht Club solomonsislandyc.com

Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association mssa.net

Somers Cove Yacht Club scyc.info

Maryland Yacht Club mdyc.org

South Harbor Yacht Club shycmd.tripod.com

Midnight Lace Owners Group tbarba@steptoe.com

South River Ski Club southriverskiclub.net

Miles River Sail and Power Squadron mrsps.org

Stingray Harbour Yacht Club stingrayhyc.com

MSSA Annapolis Chapter mssaannapolis.com

Sue Island Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/sueisland

MSSA Frederick County Chapter mssafrederick.com

Tidewater Grady White Club ocnsir@yahoo.com

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 6 jhc0239@aol.com

MSSA Susquehanna Chapter 23 gnpdrake@epix.net

Upper Chesapeake Ski Club ucskiclub.org

Nansemond River Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/nansemond

Upper Chesapeake Yacht Club groups.msn.com/ucyc/ucyc.msnw

Norfolk Anglers Club norfolkanglersclub.com

Virginia Coastal Fly Anglers vcfa.org

North East River Yacht Club neryc.com

Waterway Radio and Cruising Club waterwayradio.net

Northeast River Power Squadron wilmcoop@comcast.net

Wilmington Sail and Power Squadron wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron docwolski@aol.com

Windjammers of the Chesapeake windjammers-chesapeake.org

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Onoway, the 89-year-old flagship of Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD

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space below, but otherwise has a similar layout as the 36. She is expected to cruise at 18 knots with her single Cummins QSB-355 turbo diesel. Zimmerman plans to launch her in late June.

Meanwhile, plans are developing around a 38-foot Spencer Lincoln hull. “The new 38-foot design takes into account the additional equipment and machinery that go into our 36-foot boats,” says Steve Zimmerman. “The 38 will be a better platform

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en Spring at Small Open Boats in Port Republic, MD has completed the reconstruction of a 13-foot Thai teak market boat, which was brought from Bangkok in the 1960s and left to deteriorate. Spring used Costa Rican teak to rebuild her bow, stern, seats, floorboards, hatches, and rails. After sealing her hull seams with epoxy, he backed them with teak battens and covered the outer hull in a layer of six-ounce fiberglass and epoxy finished off with a barrier coat of West epoxy and aluminum oxide. Then he flowed on three coats of Pettit’s Bikini blue alkyd enamel. He sealed the interior with Smith’s Penetrating Epoxy and three coats of Sik50 July 2009 PropTalk

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The boat was originally part of the rapidly-disappearing fleet of Bangkok’s river market boats, which were paddled or propelled by long-tailed egg-beater engines. She has been purchased by a museum in New Orleans.

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immerman Marine in Mathews, VA is nearing completion on the first Zimmerman 31, a Spencer Lincoln-designed Down East-style power cruiser. This boat is essentially a smaller version of Zimmerman’s popular 36-footer, also a Lincoln design. The boat has an up-galley arrangement to allow more living

Bangkok River market boat restoration at Small Open Boats in Port Republic, MD.

with a more efficient hull, more interior volume, and a higher freeboard.” The head, galley, and cockpit will remain about the same, but an additional couple of feet in the main and forward cabin will provide space for a centerline queen berth. She’ll power out with the same engine as the 36—a John Deere 375.

Zimmerman also has an order to build a classic Haven 12 ½, Joel White’s exquisite shoal-draft interpretation of the N. G. Herreshoff daysailer. She will be cold molded of Douglas fir and western red cedar, with a mid-summer start time, finishing up over the winter.

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om Campbell’s new 31-footer at Campbell’s Boat Yards in Oxford, MD has been running the Tred Avon River on sea trials with potential owners and fender kickers. 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 day-boat you can spend the night on. The cabin features a fullsized V-berth, a convection microwave, a proptalk.com

Sportsman; an essential rebuild on a 1955 21-foot Chris-Craft Capri including new bottom, hull, deck, and upholstery and a complete teardown of her original Chrysler 331 Hemi engine for Lee Hunt in Virginia; and the replanking of a 1949 22-foot Chris-Craft Sportsman for a customer in Ocean Pines, MD.

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.

Now under construction in the shop is a new Atlantic 37 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 in Cambridge, MD, who will christen her Blue Wing. At present, her main deck

Antique and Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels June 19-21.

After being in storage for 50 years, a 21-foot Chris-Craft Kit Boat built near Ocean City, MD has come to Millington for a full restoration. She’ll be on display in St. Michaels in her “as-found” condition in advance of the restoration work.

Hazzard will be at the show in support of his work and the Antique and Classic Boat Society along with his recently completed frame-off restoration of a Model-T Ford. Check it out.

lex and Donna Schlegel at the Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD have completed some essential repairs and upgrades on Onaway, an

The Zimmerman 38, Mathews, VA.

Launching a new boat by Chesapeake Boats in Crisfield, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

Atlantic 37 deck at Campbell’s boatshop in Oxford, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

and house have been fitted and removed to allow easy access to the interior for systems installation and finishing. Campbell expects to 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.

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eorge Hazzard and his team at Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD have been refurbishing Mitch Owens’s 23-footer built in 1957 by his famous father and uncle at the Owens boat facility in Baltimore.

Hazzard’s crew stripped, re-glued, and refinished the windshield. The boat also has fresh paint and varnish for the new season.

Alongside this project is a 30-foot Chris-Craft Constellation built in 1964 and now showing signs of an extensive restoration effort. Her interior is going back in, and she is getting her touch-up finish coats of paint and varnish after receiving a new bottom and a vinylester/fiberglass skin on the plywood deck. Also in the shop is Tim Joseph’s 1952 18-foot Chris-Craft Riviera getting some final touches of varnish and shine before her showing at the

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ugene Evans and his family at Evans Boats near Crisfield, MD are building a 36-foot transport and utility boat for the A&N Electric Cooperative in Accomack, VA to serve the Virginia islands and other remote locations 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 a 50-footer under construction for show and sale. Otherwise, the crew is busy with the usual service and repair work as summer activity heats up.

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erry LeCompte at Dockside Boat Works in Cordova, MD has delivered a 1962 Correct Craft after replacing her bottom and refinishing her hull, decks, and interior. LeCompte also rebuilt her original Ford 312 Interceptor engine. Now ongoing in the shop is refinish and restoration work on a 1956 18-foot Chris-Craft Continental for Jim Haskell in Virginia; a full historical restoration of a 1938 Elco 39 for a customer with a place in Cambridge; refinish work on a 22-foot Chris-Craft

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heirloom vessel designed by Alex’s grandfather Emile Hartge and built by great uncle Captain Dick Hartge in 1920. Alex has had her since his college days (1970), and she has served as a flagship of the Hartge operation for more than 30 years. She is ready for the 2009 season with repaired frames and floor timbers, recovered decks and cabin top, new rails, and fresh paint all around. Carpenter Greg Sampson handled most of the work.

The Hartge Yacht Yard operation has moved to the old Woodfield Fish and Oyster property on Tenthouse Creek in Galesville. The main office is in the old West River Market on Main Street.

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omposite Yacht in Trappe, MD has the hull painted, and the deck hardware is going down on a new Willis Beale-designed 32-foot Down Eaststyle cruiser. The single Cummins V-Series 380 engine and running gear are mounted and ready to spin. The boat features lobster boat-style looks and a 12-foot beam, which will make her ideal for family cruising. The 28-inch cockpit sides will provide a safe play deck for kids. She will be ready to run in late June.

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Also ongoing in the Composite shop are the finishing touches on a 46-foot boat built

by Ronnie Carman. The Composite crew is building a Nida-Core hard top, completing some cabin modifications and trim work, and installing Nida-Core decks to reduce the boat’s weight. They are also installing granite countertops, air conditioning equipment, an icemaker, a 17-kW genset, and other amenities to fit her out for comfy cruising.

Composite also has an order standing for one of its signature 26-foot fishing machines for a Florida-based customer.

The 1957 Owens in St. Michaels. Restoration

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udge Yachts in Denton, MD has a cruising version of the Chesapeake 36 coming together on schedule for Bob and Sheila Wohlfarth in Annapolis.

This one will feature an extended cabin and island berth below, a single full head, a separate shower, an up-galley, and a 480-hp Cummins power plant. Wohlfarth will keep her at the Annapolis Yacht Club ready for cruising and sunset jaunts and as support of the club’s robust sailboat racing program. The plan is to launch her in June.

A 1956 18-foot Continental returning to life at Dockside Boat Works, Cordova, MD. Photo

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acht designer Darren Roop of Shore Break Designs in Virginia Beach has designed a new 18-foot flats skiff for the Maverick Boat Company in Ft. Pierce, FL. The first edition of the 18-HPXV skiff is ripping through the tropical tournament season to rave reviews. The boat slides over the flats drawing less than 10 inches and tops out at 62 mph in between hot spots with a 150-hp engine.

Bob Wohlfarth’s 36-foot cruiser at Judge Yachts in Denton, MD.

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llen Flinchum at Cypress Marine in Severna Park, MD has opened his boatshop to a four-man crew of scholar-boatbuilders from the Severn School. Theo Dowling won the opportunity to build a Passagemaker Pram from the Chesapeake Lightcraft catalog as his senior project. Fellow seniors Taylor Stout, C. J.

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Soderlund, and Ian Duncan have pitched in to help. The Cypress Creek staff stands by to assist with expertise and to impart the colorful vocabulary of boatbuilding and boatyard culture to these innocent young apprentices. According to inside sources, “They are doing a pretty good job on the boat, but they don’t cuss very well. There’s still time in the schedule for them to pick up that skill.”

Maverick’s new 18-HPXV by designer Darren Roop of Virginia Beach.

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Racing News Inboard Powerboat Racing 2009

by Joe Evans

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f you’ve never been to the races, you are seriously leaving something spectacular off of your bucket list. Even the most tentative American motorhead will find himself standing close to the water’s edge with a cold beverage in hand and wondering “what if” as the overcharged boats tear great circles around a tight oval course.

For those who come by water and raft up for the show, turn one at the Thunder on the Narrows in August provides a long stretch of front-row viewing where families can float, swim, eat, and cheer. Traditionally, the spectators surrounding turn two get a bit more naked.

The Cambridge Classic, which has been running since 1911, provides excellent access to the action on Hambrooks Bay at the Great Marsh Park free of charge and full of hospitality.

The Hampton Cup in Virginia is the oldest continuously-running motor sports event in America. The 2009 event will be the 83rd running and also the Summer Nationals.

The granite town of Port Deposit, MD wraps up the Chesapeake schedule on Labor Day with thrilling, partially-airborne action over the rolling Susquehanna River.

Small boat racing at speeds of 150 mph and more is coming to a course near you.

2009 Inboard Race Dates Offshore Performance Racing Chesapeake Schedule September 19-20

Cambridge, MD

For more information, go to oparacing.org.

July 25-26 August 1-2 August 14-16 September 5-6 October 3-4 October 10-11

Cambridge, MD Kent Narrows, MD Hampton, VA (Summer Nationals) Port Deposit, MD Clarksville, VA Wildwood, NJ

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Fish News by Captain C. D. Dollar

Bill Burton prepares to release Diamond Jim along with Aaron Frazier and Larry Coburn of Bass Pro Shops near Solomons. Photo courtesy of Maryland Department of Natural Resources

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Diamond Jim Swims

n May 28, The Maryland Department of Natural Resources launched a fresh batch of possible money winners for lucky anglers on the Bay. Additionally, any licensed angler in Maryland who catches a citation-worthy fish anywhere in the state stands to win something, and it will probably be something very nice.

It’s all part of the Maryland Fishing Challenge.

Diamond Jim, a plump striped bass with a special green tag, was released in one of three locations in the Bay along with 49 other tagged rockfish. The angler who catches the June Diamond Jim prior to midnight June 30 stands to take away $10,000. The imposters with matching tags but not the winning number are worth $500 until Labor Day. If no one catches the first Diamond Jim in June, the value of the second featured fish will rise in July to $20,000 and 49 more $500 imposters will also hit the water. If Diamond Jim number two escapes the hook and net, the August release will be worth $25,000 and 49 more imposters will be introduced. However, if the June Diamond Jim is caught, the July bass will be worth $10,000. The same is true for the August fish. As the time for catching a certain Diamond Jim expires, its value will fall to $500 until the end of the tournament at midnight on September 7. Thus, in the month of August, there will be 149 imposters and one Diamond Jim to chase.

The youth component of the fishing challenge is intended to encourage kids of any situation to benefit from the outdoor experience. Each year, the state sponsors a series of four fishing rodeos across the state (Baltimore,

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Prince George’s County, Cumberland, and Salisbury). This year, three kids will be randomly selected from each event to enjoy a special trip with their mentor to perhaps catch a fish of a lifetime under the guidance of an expert.

At press time, Bill’s Outdoor Center on Deep Creek Lake (outdoor gear) and Bass Pro Shops (boat/motor/trailer package) in Hanover are leading the sponsorship charge.

DNR expects more sponsors to join as the season heats up.

The statewide tournament is designed to inspire anglers to take advantage of the great aquatic resources the state has to offer, from the crystal mountain waters across the mighty Chesapeake to the blue ocean. Any citation-eligible fish will qualify an angler for recognition and prizes. All one must do is register a catch at any tackle shop or with any charter captain who participates in Maryland’s citation program. Show up at the grand finale ceremony at Sandy Point State Park on September 19 and hope for the best from the drawing for prizes.

According to DNR Fisheries biologist, Marty Gary, “The fishing challenge is intended to inspire people to get out and enjoy the terrific beauty and potential for fun that Maryland waters have to offer. As a bonus, the tagging data that we are able to collect in an event such as this adds to the knowledge the DNR needs to effectively manage our fisheries.”

This year’s edition is thoughtfully dedicated to Bill Burton, the dean of Maryland outdoor journalists on his 82nd birthday.

For more information, go to dnr.state.md.us/ fishingchallenge.

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Fish News By Captain C. D. Dollar

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Big Rock Takes MSSA’s 26th Annual Spring Tourney

early 3000 anglers on 560 boats took part in the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association’s 26th annual spring tournament over the May 1 weekend.

Chuck Falter of Middle River, MD caught the tournament winner, a 47.2-pound rockfish, trolling west of Sharps Island in 55 feet of water using chartreuse tandem parachutes.

Billy James of Arlington, VA reeled in a 45.3-pound rockfish to claim second place. Since he entered all of the tournament Calcuttas, he garnered an impressive $67,570 in cash. James hooked his striper near Buoy 78, using a white parachute and shad with a purple head.

John T. Dove of Annandale, VA took third in the tournament and second in the Calcutta pools with his 45-pound rockfish for a total of $29,115. Raymond Cleaveland of Waldorf, MD placed fourth in the contest and was third in the side bets with his 44.6-pound rockfish, worth $9521.

In the Charter Boat Division, Captain Robert Wetherald weighed a 46.35-pound rockfish to win $10,200. Captain Charlie Sisson on Back Draft out of Chesapeake Beach, MD was the runner-up with a 42.55-pound bass worth $6220. Captain Rick Huckleby brought in a 41.15-pounder for $4480. The year’s catch-and-release winner was Lee Tippett, who released 55 rockfish over the three-day event. Cobra Marine sponsored this category with a marine radio electronics package.

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World Champion Drum Angler Crowned in Virginia

or years, the Cape Charles area of the Bay has been renowned for holding beastly black drum. These fish-rich waters lived up to that reputation again during the 2009 Black Drum World Championship Fishing Tournament, held May 15-16 out of the fabulous Bay Creek Marina and Resort and sponsored by the Annapolis-based Blue water Group, Bay Creek Resort, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce. An 84.8-pound fish landed by Captain Bill Brown and his team of Will Brown, Darden Barrett, J. P. Hubbard, and Richard Hubbard won the contest and $3000. The team also won the Conservation Division with six tagged black drum. Participants in this division participated in a black drum tagging seminar prior to the captains’ meeting Friday night.

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Maryland Finally Gets Tough on Fishing Violations

fter years of hand slaps and light fines for natural resource law violators, The Maryland General Assembly finally passed three new bills that impose more serious penalties for fishing violations. Governor Martin O’Malley signed them into law in April.

In a press release O’Malley says, “Poaching and other illegal fishing activity amounts to stealing the valuable natural resources that are critical to maintaining healthy rivers and bays.”

The new legislation empowers DNR to suspend or revoke the commercial fishing license of someone convicted of violating a commercial fishing law. It also increases the maximum fine for a first offense from $500 to $1000 and increases subsequent offense fines to a maximum of $2000. It also allows the DNR to impose restitution or other monetary penalties on a person convicted of violating fisheries laws and authorizes the DNR to establish a list of monetary and ecological values for aquatic species.

Restitution paid will be used for replacement, habitat management, or enforcement programs for fish or protected species.

“Violating the law is a crime and should be treated as such, whether the theft is bushels of oysters or blue crabs or a television or stereo,” says DNR Secretary John Griffin.

The Bluewater Group of Annapolis and the Bay Creek Marina & Resort in Cape Charles co-hosted the Black Drum World Fishing Tournament with the Eastern Shore of Virginia Chamber of Commerce May 15 and 16. This 84.8-pound black drum landed by Bill Brown took top honors. Rounding out the winning team are Will Brown, Darden Barrett, J.P. Hubbard, and Richard Hubbard.

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FISH FORECASTS

by Captain C.D. Dollar

A spread of smoker blues. Photo by Captain Sonney Forrest

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ore than one fisherman has been dazed by the choices summer fishing brings. Do you stay in the Chesapeake to chase Spanish mackerel and blues? Maybe you gather the gang and enter a tuna or shark tournament. And then there are those who stick with a singular pursuit—rockfish, for instance.

Sir Winston Churchill once said, “A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.”

Read the options below from PropTalk’s experts, and I’m sure you’ll agree: summer offers the best chance to make a dent in your life-list of fish species. Whatever you decide to do, be guided by the central tenet that sport fishing is fun.

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aptain Kevin Josenhans in Crisfield, MD says, “July is a great time to catch a variety of fish in Tangier Sound. Bluefish have settled in to chase schools of surface-feeding fish near the Puppy Hole buoy near Crisfield.”

“Cast small spoons and epoxy flies with a trace of multi-strand wire leader attached to your running line,” he says. “Spanish mackerel will move in and mix with the blues by mid-June.”

“Rockfish will take up residence around deep structure during the day, but can also be caught in the shallows during early morning or evening hours of low light.

Speckled trout are still around and can be easy to find as they school over deep structure. Where you catch one, you will most likely find more hungry weakfish eager to chase well-presented flies or soft plastic baits. Bass Assassins and Gulp! Tails on a 3/8- to half-ounce jig head work great.

“Fish slow and deep, and be sure to set the hook at even the slightest tap on the working end of the line,” he says.

As the weather warms, so will the flounder action, with the greatest success coming along the channel edges in 15 to 30 feet of water. Captain Josenhans recom-

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mends drifting just outside the outer edge of the crab pot line between Crisfield and Deal Island using the biggest live minnows you can get.

Captain Kevin Josenhans kjosenhans@aol.com (443) 783-3271

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aptain Sonney Forrest of Reel Relief Charters near Solomons looks forward to June and July, when the list of “picnic table” fish is almost complete.

Spot, flounder, croaker, perch, sea trout, puppy (red) drum, black drum, and local stripers are swimming around the mouth of the Patuxent River by mid-June. Bluefish will appear in mid-July to crash silversides (baitfish) and provide the action. Spanish mackerel will join the party at the end of the month.

“Spot are on any oyster bar or hard bottom along with perch and small trout,” Forrest says. “The drop offs with moving water and sandy bottoms hold your flounder. Try Cedar Point, Cove Point, and the channel edge on the Eastern Shore between Buoys 74 and 76.” He recommends looking for croakers on that edge in the evenings, as well. Use squid and peeler crab for bait, and “Be patient,” he says.

“They will come.”

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

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aptain Mike Murphy of Tide Runner Fishing Charters on Hoopers Island began his 21st summer as a professional guide looking for fish on the surface to cast to or something to jig on.

“Blues, rock, and hopefully sea trout should be biting this summer, with Spanish mackerel showing up in early July,” he says. “We’ll also do some evening bottom fishing trips for hardheads when the days get real hot in July.”

Captain Mike Murphy Tide Runner Fishing Charters captmikemurphy.com (410) 397-3474

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aptain Walt of Light Tackle Charters says that June and July will bring excellent flounder, speckled trout, and striped bass fishing in the Crisfield area, particularly for light tackle and fly anglers.

“July should begin the run of Spanish mackerel, and boy, do those speedsters test your skills on light tackle or fly,” Captain PropTalk July 2009 57

Walt says. “Flounder fishing from the seaside inlets of Ocean City, MD, and Chincoteague and Wachapreague, VA should remain strong through June and July, with the month of July bringing us good sheepshead opportunities.”

Captain Walt also looks forward to July and the opportunity to run offshore (30-40 miles) on low wind days to tackle Mahi (dolphin) under the lobster pot floats with light tackle and fly gear.

Captain Walt Light Tackle Charters LTCharters.com (410) 957-1664

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aptain Chris Newsome in Gloucester, VA expects to be working the Middle Peninsula shallows for stripers, specks, and puppy drum from mid-July on.

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“You never know what you’ll catch in the shallows of the Lower Bay during the summer,” he says. “I had a seven-yearold angler land eight different species in a single morning this time last year,” he says.

“Catching rockfish on poppers at first light will give you a bigger jolt than a grande mocha cappuccino!” he adds. “This is a great time to get children or the wife on the water, because we are fishing small water bodies sheltered from the wind and waves.”

Captain Chris Newsome Bay Fly Fishing bayflyfishing.com (804) 815-4895

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Be a part of an evening of jokes, toasts, roasts and tall tales in honor of the Dean of Maryland outdoor journalism as he enjoys his 82ND year.

For more than 50 years, BILL BURTON has brought information and insight on outdoor pursuits around the Chesapeake watershed to readers of the Baltimore Evening Sun, the Capital, Maryland Gazette, Bay Weekly, Fishing & Hunting Journal and the annual Maryland Deer Hunting Guide and Fishing in Maryland. Earlier this year, he was inducted into the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association Hall of Fame.

Along the way, he has fished and hunted with presidents, governors, professional athletes and the common folk in his mission to bring the skinny and tips for success to the everyday reader.

aptain Mark Sampson in Ocean City, MD says that most offshore anglers consider June to be the prime shark month along the mid-Atlantic. “Anglers who spend a day or two chumming the waters 20-40 miles out stand a good chance of encountering one of the blue torpedoes,” Captain Mark says, referring to the famous Mako shark. “Anglers should also expect encounters with blue sharks, duskies, sandbars, hammerheads, and even a thresher during the first half of the month.”

“Wreck fishing for sea bass and tautog is usually hot over the offshore artificial wrecks and reefs in June and July,” he says.

Captain Mark Sampson Fish Finder BigSharks.com (410) 213-2442

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an Harrison of the Salty Fly Guide Service in Crisfield likes to guide clients around Smith Island, where the Bay-side shoreline can hold stripers, croakers, and speckled trout. “I fish Bass Assassins and Storm lures, especially the pearl-colored Assassins and chartreuse Storms of four inches,” he says. “A constant retrieve is the answer when fishing the shore lines.” Typically, the rockfish will run in the 20- to 24-inch range.

Capt Dan Harrison captdanh1@verizon.net (443) 235-6760

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aptain Jim Brincefield, who captains the Challenger II out of Lynnhaven Inlet, VA, says, “June and July will bring spadefish, sea trout, and flounder. Inshore, look for cobia, black and red drum, tuna, triggerfish, sheepshead, and jumbo Norfolk spot.”

Offshore, he says that you have your pick of grouper, swordfish, tilefish, marlin, and many other species within a couple hours of the Virginia Beach shores.

Captain Jim Brincefield captainjim.com (252) 336-4296

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Boat Molds for Sale Retiring 20’ Center Console Sport Fishing Boat. Includes hull, topcap, stringers, center console. $10,000, Call Charlie (800) 5359028.

Powerboat Slips & In/Out Boatel Space Spring Price Specials - Deale, MD – Great boating and fishing – Pool – Showers – Sales – Parts – Service – Inboard – Outboard - Sterndrive. Gates Marine Service, (410) 867-9666 or (301) 261-9200.

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20’ - 40’ Slips, Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club. Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs. Electric, water, & showers. (410) 990-9515. www. pier4annapolis.com 28’ - 38’ Slips Power & sail, cozy & intimate MD Clean Marina, Deale, MD. Great boating & fishing, protected harbor, free Wi-Fi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www. rockholdcreekmarina.com Boat Slip for Sale At The Yacht Club on Spa Creek. 33’ length, 14’ beam. Amenities include Pool, Water, Elec., Showers, Laundry. $58,000 (neg). (443) 994-9980 for details.

Boatel Space Available in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Enclosed boatel, pool, bathhouse, 3000sq/ft fitness center, fuel dock & Tiki Bar. Give Baltimore Marine Center a call. (410) 675-8888, www. baltimoremarinecenter.com Boatel Space Available Covered/Outside Excellent Bay access. Fuel, pool, showers, restaurants. Historic Galesville on West River. Open 7 days April thru October. Galesville Harbor Yacht Yard (410) 867-7517.

Dockage - Downtown Baltimore Inner Harbor East Marina – Ideal Destination – Club Cruises – Daily, monthly, yearly rates for individuals. Floating piers/Free CATV. EZ walk to Nat. Aquarium, Fells Point, 7-screen movie theater, four hotels, museums, fine restaurants, Harborplace, historic ships.

(410) 625-1700.

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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 Powerboat & sailboat surveys, big or small, gas or diesel. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404.

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

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) 5329330, (877) 532-9330 Donate Your Boat and help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www.planet-hope.org 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

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Repo’d Boats For Sale 410-255-3800 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 Sell Your Boat Fast for Market Value Most sold in two weeks or less. We sell your boat on eBay. List your boat. Get a check. Middle River Boat Sales.

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22’ Eastern Pilothouse ’01 Single Honda 130HP four stroke outboard engine. Lightly used, great vessel for fishing or day tripping. Her pilothouse will keep you dry in inclement weather.

Small cuddy cabin could accommodate a Porta-Potti and is great for storage. Asking $17,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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.

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.

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.

26’ Pacemaker Flybridge Classic COMPLETELY RESTORED VESSEL. All Fiberglass Boat 26 feet.

Ten Foot Beam, A/C Galley, fridge, Crusader gas engine, professional paint job, Beautiful wood work, reliable & new gas tanks. Contact jscruggs@vvmf.org

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

27 Judge Chesapeake ‘05 Twin Yamaha 150 outboards, Furuno plotter, Icom VHF, Sony stereo. 140 hours on engines, includes Venture trailer. $52,500 (302) 383-7844 Sea Ray 270 ‘88 Hardtop, Recently repowered w/twin 5.7L $18,500. www.compositeyacht. biz (410) 476-4414. proptalk.com

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

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

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

Very sharp! $183,500 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 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) 4799720 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.

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.

30’ Boston Whaler 295 ‘02 Fantastic layout to either cruise or fish. Hardtop. Large, open cockpit. 6’3” headroom. $72,000.

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

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’ 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

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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 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.biz

32’ Tiara Open ’04 Price just reduced and detailed for the spring! 200 engine hrs. on Crusader fresh water cooled 8.1L MPI engines. All Raymarine electronics including GPS/ Radar/ VHF. Reduced on 3-25-09 to $177,500 for immediate sale.

100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 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

DOWNEAST '90 34’ Little Harbor ‘02 36’ Atlantic F/B '94 40’ Little Harbor exp '93 42’ Hinckley F/B '00 38 Eastbay HX (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.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’ 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 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.

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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

36’ Krogen Manatee ’84 The Manatee is the roomiest boat afloat. This boat was just repowered with a new Volvo.

She is fully found and ready to cruise or live aboard. Located Solomons. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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’ Sabre Express Hardtop ’03 One of the last 36 Mark II expresses built and one of the few with the custom Hardtop.

Stunning Flag Green hull, climate controlled pilothouse, T-370HP Yanmar dsls, all Raymarine electronics – Fishfinder – Radar/ Plotter – Auto remote – VHF – GPS – depth finder – Clarion AM/ FM/CD. Turn Key vessel. Open to offers - Call Jim Osborne SOA (877) 267-1808.

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. Asking $249,900 Will be delivered to Annapolis in mid May via ICW for easier inspection.

Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 36’ Cape Horn Open CC ’08 $179,900 Triple 250 Yamaha 4-Strokes, 90 one-owner hrs. $24,000 in electronics, many options, custom trailer.

Motivated owner. This boat is a steal. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

36’ Grand Banks ’86 Classic, powered by a dependable economical single Ford-Lehman 135hp dsl, cruise equipped . $185,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

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38' Fairline Phantom ‘00 Out of the Blue is very well maintained and rare. European quality with sleek aerodynamic styling. Excellent condition, professionally maintained. $275,000 obo. 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.

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

TRAWLERS '07 36’ Monk aft cab '94 36’ Grand Banks ‘00 39’ Krogen ‘89 46’ Grand Banks ’93 54’ Vripack T/ (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com 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.

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’ 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.

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 42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’87 Rare midship master. Many extras including stabilizers, water maker, new bottom 2007, washer/dryer, bow thruster, new refrigeration, dinghy w/outboard and much more. Motivated seller. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts 800-247-1230

SEA RAYS ’96 Sundancer H/T '96 40' sedan bridge '98 42’ Motor Yacht '94 44’ Sundancer '99 54’ Sundancer H/T '07 58 sedan bridge (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

43’ Albin Classic ’79 T-120hp Ford dsls, AC, Generator & complete electronics. Just reduced to $79,900. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime proptalk.com

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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’ Marine Trader ’83 Twin Volvo dsl, Gen Set, Dual Air, Aft Sun deck w/hard top, Full Sun Deck and Fly Bridge enclosure -Beautiful interior – priced to sell fast – $ 74,500 – open to offers.

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PRICED TO SELL $224,900.

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

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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’ 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' 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 46’ Markley finished by Jay Allen ’93 700hp dsl, genset, electronics, 2 stations, Lectra san and MORE!!! $235k, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Ricky Roe ’03 Yanmar 500hp, Genset, Beautifully finished, comfortable boat & well equipped, $340K. Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414. proptalk.com

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’ 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.

46’ Ocean Super Sport ’85 $144,000 This 46 Ocean has been extensively cared for by a knowledgeable owner. Most pumps have been replaced, all of the original wiring has been replaced, a new holding tank and head system has been installed, transmissions just gone through as well as AC/HT units. Must sell.

Call Jason Shields. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

47’ Buddy Davis Convertible ’86 $339,000 This heavily updated, fast 47 Davis is handsdown 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.

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. $229,000 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 ’07 Popular widebody model. Better than new. Owner’s change of plans necessitate sale. Totally outfitted for living aboard and long range cruising. Priced well below replacement. Located Kent Island. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230 49’ Krogen Express ’99 Beautiful cond. and well equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, bow thruster, excellent electronics, electric dinghy davit, RIB with 25 Yamaha, washer/ dryer and much more. Enroute to Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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.

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HATTERAS '98 50’ Hatteras SD '91 52’ Hatteras CMY ‘87 53’ Hatteras MY '87 54’ Hatteras MY '84 70’ Hatteras CMY (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com 53’ Hatteras ‘79 Great live aboard, loaded. New barrier coat, stabilizers, top end rebuilds, Chartplotter, radar, autopilot, genset, washer/ dryer, 4 zone AC, diesel heater, much more $300,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.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

Annapolis, MD 43’ Viking ‘90 $224,900

45’ Cherubini ‘01 $470,000

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

Downeast Jarvis Newman `78 $179,500 Eastbay`06 $690,000 Webbers Cove `78 $269,000 Sabre `06 Call for price Back Cove Hardtop`07 $183,500 Dyer Hardtop `93 $165,000 Nauset ‘05 $185,000

Trawler 45’ Cherubini Trawler ‘01 $470,000 36’ Grand Banks ‘86 $185,000 32’ Island Gypsy ‘83 $79,000

32’ Judge ‘02 $129,900 53' 43' 33' 32' 32' 31' 30' 27'

Power Hatteras Classic ‘79 $326,000 Viking ‘90 $224,900 Cruisers Espirit ‘98 $79,900 Judge ‘02 $129,900 Trojan - Fly Bridge ‘81 $24,900 Tiara ‘86 $39,000 Boston Whaler 295 ‘02 $72,000 Sea Ray Sundancer ‘00 $49,000

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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) 8278089.

58 Alden '03 Cockpit aft cabin with 3 staterooms and 25 knot cruise. 3406 Cats, only 730 hours. New listing enroute to Annapolis. Will trade. Stunning yacht. Very custom. Call Mark 4 1 0 - 9 8 0 - 5 3 6 4 Mark@walczakyacht.com www.walczakyacht.com 58’ Krogen ’03 Mid-ship master arrangement with VIP stateroom forward. This world cruiser lacks nothing and is ready-to-go. Continuous upgrades and maintenance.

Enroute to Annapolis. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

BOATWRIGHTS NEEDED: An established, well-known Annapolis boatshop needs several skilled boatwrights.

We’re seeking proven skills in wooden boat construction and restoration, fine yacht joinery, and marine finishes. Full-time, part-time, and project positions are available.

Top pay for top skills. If you’re really good at what you do, and you’re tired of working on ordinary boats, this is where you need to be! Call 410-263-5491 or e-mail bill@uncommonboats.com

Looking for deal!! Call today. Sweet, dark blue Albin 28TE ’98 w/300hp Cummins diesel (low hrs.) Won’t last long!! Full electronics, sporty fish/ cruiser, fully found, 64K OBO. (410) 980-0404 nickc@yachtfindersannapolis.com 28’ Fast Trawler, Cape Dory Flybridge ’89 Down East hull, 30’ l.o.a. single engine, bow thruster, AP, freshwater flush. Engine replaced ’04. Boat surveyed in ’07. Asking $66,000. jerry@downtownsailing.org 34’ Chris Craft Crowne ‘95 T/454 Volvos. For long term charter (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org

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)

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS American Boat & Yacht Council.. 13

Crusader Yacht Sales.................... 66

Project Liberty Ship...................... 22

Angler’s Legacy............................ 72

Eastport Yacht Company.............. 25

Selby Bay Marina......................... 23

Annapolis Harbor Boatyard............ 5

Evans Boats, Inc............................ 20

Smith’s Marina.............................. 11

Bacon and Associates................... 21

Fawcett Boat Supplies................... 24

South River Boat Rentals.............. 25

Baltimore Marine Center.............. 41

Gingerville Yachting Center......... 20

Bands in the Sand.......................... 71

HarborView Yacht Sales............... 11

St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina.................................... 14

Bay Shore Marine......................... 14

Hartge Insurance........................... 35

Bill Burton Celebrated.................. 58

Inner Harbor East Marina............. 49

Boatyard Bar & Grill.................... 18

Intrinsic Yachts............................. 64

Campbells Boatyard........................ 6

Kadey-Krogen............................... 19

Chesapeake Marine Railway......... 23

Kaufman Design........................... 59

Chesapeake Whalertowne............. 29

MAS Epoxies................................ 53

Coastal Climate Control.................. 7

NMEA........................................... 59

Composite Yacht........................... 37

Pettit Paint..................................... 50

Crescent Marina............................ 35

Port Annapolis.............................. 28

St. Michaels Marina, LLC.............. 3 Stur-Dee Boat Company............... 53 Vane Brothers............................... 37 Walczak Yacht Sales..................... 65 West Marine.................................... 2 White Rocks Yachting Center...... 15 Wooden Boat Restoration Company.. 53 Yacht Group, The.......................... 63

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Accessories & Equipment

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Deliveries

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Boat Loans

Anchors & Chain Swivels & Shackles

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MARTIN TERRY & ASSOCIATES

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1-800-638-9149

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Marine Services COMMANDER DIVE SERVICES pro-performance marine services, inc.

Edgewater, MD Patrick Gallipoli 443-336-8760 pngallipoli@mobilemarinesvc.com www.mobilemarinesvc.com

Shaft/Prop cleaning and service Hull inspection/cleaning Search and Recovery

410-971-4777 COMMANDERDIVE@aol.com

David A. Deem Certified Surveyor

866-643-2050

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Marine Services

Yacht Mgmt.

Annapolis 410-267-6860

Slips

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Baltimore 410-522-5588

FERRY POINT MARINA

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Atlantic Seaboard Marine Surveyors, Inc.

Specialists in Vessel Survey Engines Gas and Diesel

Full Service Repair Great Amenities and and Maintenance Waterfront Restaurant Very Protected • 25-Ton Travel Lift • Full Service Yard Public Boat Ramp • Shrink Wrap • Repair & Maintenance DIY friendly!

410.544.6368 ALWAYS below 700 Mill Creek Rd. • Arnold Annapolis rates!

Real Estate

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Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between.

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DEEP CLEAN

Hull Cleaning and boat services Zincs, Props & Salvage

Keith Hopkins

Slips up to 50'

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Marine Services

Dry Storage to 36 feet.

Repair Yard DIY or Subs.

Bell Isle

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55-Ton Travel-Lift 27,000 lb.

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EASTPORT YACHT SALES Brokers for Quality Power & Sail

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Chesapeake Classic Celebrating Burton

by Captain C.D. Dollar

B

ill Burton built an outdoor journalism career by expertly chronicling the comings and goings of rockfish, geese, and deer, often in the company of politicians, sports legends, and even a couple of U.S. Presidents. He even wet a line with Ernest Hemingway. For more than 50 years, he has been one of the Chesapeake’s leading voices for the common sportsman, highlighting the natural bounty we have right here at home. Last month, Burton’s exemplary career was recognized by the MarylandDelaware-DC Press Association when they inducted him into its Hall of Fame.

Burton began his journalism career after serving as a Seabee in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. After 10 years as a reporter in New England, he came to Maryland and joined the Baltimore Sun, where for decades he covered everything from typical hook and bullet topics to complex wildlife management issues. During his long career, he has not only penned columns about the sporting life in Maryland, but has offered detailed opinions on what is ailing the Bay and what should be done to fix it. Amazingly, this iconic 82-year-old writer continues to crank out two weekly columns for The Capital and a more reflective column for Bay Weekly.

Without question, Bill Burton remains an old-school outdoor reporter who hasn’t lost his New England pragmatism. For half a century, he has earned full-time wages writing authentic stories about fishing, hunting, and so much more.

Join PropTalk at the Boat Yard Bar & Grill at 6 p.m. on June 30 for an evening to commemorate Bill Burton. Tickets limited to 80—$50. Proceeds to go to the Bill Burton Environmental Research Area of the Gibson Island School Boatyardbarandgrill.com.

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