December - Singles on Sailboats

35years
SOS, Inc. 1978-2013
December 2013, Vol. 35, No. 12
Announcing Your New
2014 Board of Directors
Commodore:
Vice Commodore:
Treasurer:
Secretary:
Director:
Director:
Director:
Director:
Director:
Online renewal is preferred with payment by credit
card or check. However, if you insist, paper forms
will be accepted. Log onto the website and print
from “Forms and Such” or contact the Membership
Committee Chair. For mail-in, payment is by check
only.
Sandy Huberfeld
Hope Andruss
Rita Svec
Robin Meigel
Doug Gage
Kathy Higdon
Jim Randall
Dave Tuttle
Ed Menegaux
New Committee Chairs: see Contacts Page
Membership Renewal
MEMBERSHIP YEAR:
JANUARY 1 – DECEMBER 31
Current members: $65.00 renewal, $85 if you
subscribe to the Whisker Pole by mail. New
members: $75.00 (includes $10.00 one-time
administrative charge), $95 if you subscribe to the
Whisker Pole by mail
YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER IF:
• You are a member or associate member as of
December 31, 2013
• You DO NOT meet the requirements of a LIFE
MEMBER, or HONORARY MEMBER.
Singles on Sailboats, Inc
To renew: Pay the renewal fee and update your
Member Profile.
YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE A LIFE MEMBER IF:
• You are 70 or older as of December 31, 2013 and
• You joined BEFORE March 31, 2009 and
• You have been a regular and/or associate
member for over 10 consecutive years as of
December 31, 2013. If you had any lapses in
membership in the past 10 years, you are NOT a
life member.
CURRENT & ELIBIBLE LIFE MEMBERS:
• You DO NOT pay the renewal fee. But you must
email the Membership Chair if you were a
dues-paying member this past year to get approval
for Life-Member status.
• You MUST update your Member Profile to prevent
any lapse in membership.
Online renewal is preferred with payment by credit
card or check. However, if you insist, paper forms
will be accepted. Log onto the website and print
from “Forms and Such” or contact the Membership
Committee Chair. For mail-in, payment is by check
only. Renewal period 11/01/13 - 01/31/14.
PLEASE NOTE: The mailed Whisker Pole is a
subscription service and costs $20 for the
year!!
410-798-4098
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VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
Many of you have asked me where was I
when I was living outside of the country. I
enjoyed nearly three years living and sailing
in the beautiful South Pacific. While there I
had to be wary of a little insect, the
mosquito. In Fiji or Vanuatu a bite by the
wrong mosquito meant Malaria or even
death if not properly treated. Though often
being in some remote and primitive habitat I
managed to avoid the abhorrent pest. Here where I have
screens, inoculations and all kinds of protection I was bitten,
but not by a mosquito. Though there is no malaria issue, this
bite is significant as it affects the mind and heart.
Once bitten by the SOSPB three serious symptoms develop: a
heightened need to be near the water, an increase in vitality,
and an essential need to congregate with other SOS members
and be productive. I myself suffered the sudden increase of
systems about two weeks after the October Board meeting. I
was doing very well preparing for the termination of my term as
Commodore when I was stung. As the days went by the
symptoms increased. The SOS Passion Bug Bite (SOSPB)
reminded me we were making great progress, we needed to
continue to grow and I should offer my continued service during
the second year of my term on the Board.
I am very excited about the New Year and the great individuals
who are board members and committee chairs. They are
making calls, getting feedback, building teams and initiating
new ideas. You too can participate. Whatever your talent,
marketing, public relations, programming, having a little bit of
time to share, make it your New Year’s resolution to join in.
When you share your time with SOS you will be richly
rewarded. You become a part of the family. Not sure who to
contact, or where you should offer your services send any
board member or me an email regarding your interest.
(Commodore@gmail.com)
Events are plentiful this time of year. Be an elf and help
decorate our entry for the Parade of Lights, no experience
necessary. There are fireside chats in every region. If you
have never been to one, go. It is an extraordinary opportunity
to meet your fellow members in a casual, easygoing setting and
have fun. This month’s brunch speaker is a specialist on
Annapolis history. Once again food, fun and friends meet in
one place, join in.
Wishing you a great holiday and super New Year! Remember,
Renew your Membership and I hope to see you soon.
Sandy Huberfeld, Commodore
December 2013
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INSIDE
Parade of Lights
Fleet Exercises
Board Notes
Awards Party
Photo Contest, Spring Training
Photo Pages
Cruising Wrap-up
Bareboat Survey
Rafting Seminar
Scuttlebutt
Happy Hour
Classifieds, Treasure's Report,
And Directions
Contacts
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Elf Helpers Needed to Decorate SOS Boat
There are just a few workdays left for the SOS Elves to work their magic to turn a sailboat into a
floating beauty for the Parade of Lights! All the work will be done at Frank's Florentine's house. Feel
free to volunteer for an hour or for an entire day. To get directions or further details contact Frank at
410-279-2451 or fafloren@aol.com
Work Days:
Sunday
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday (At Port Annapolis)
Sunday
December 1
December 7
December 8
December 14
December 15
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
10am - 6pm
10am - 6pm
Noon - 6pm
Parade of Lights After-Party
…The SOS Holiday Event!
By Barbara Mistrik
Even if you don’t view the annual Annapolis holiday lights parade on
the Annapolis waterfront on Saturday, December 14, we’re sure that
you will be eager to celebrate that evening with ALL your SOS friends.
Come for the festivity, food and dancing! No matter when you arrive there
will be drinks and food available. Come and party hardy even if you haven’t been a “good boy or
girl!” We hope to once again have a live pod cast of the parade at the party for those who won’t be
on the waterfront.
This year the party returns to a private home in the Annapolis area, which will have been
transformed into a holiday wonderland. (Directions will be sent to those who sign up for the party.)
Your fee will provide appetizers, drinks, buffet dinner (with salad, vegetables, roast meats and
coffee/desserts), and LIVE music provided by The Last Call Band, featuring SOS’s own lead guitarist
Ron Pence! Dance the night away to all the sounds you love to hear on the lower level or remain on
the upper level for quiet conversation! See Fleet Exercises for time and reservation particulars. As
this event is being held in a member’s home there will be no smoking and no walk-ins. Would you
like to help prior to or the day of the party? Contact Barbara Mistrik at bmistrik@covad.net. Register
early to assist your SOS volunteers’ planning and assure a place on Santa’s List!
WATCH THE LIGHTS PARADE LIVE!
Sandy Rosswork (EYC Lights Parade Publicity Chair)
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis signature events, is just around the corner!
This year the Lights Parade will be held on December 14th, from 6 to 8 o'clock. The 2013 Lights
Parade Livestream event is back and will be running on the 14th! This year the Livesteam will be
even better with professional narration. The Livestream count down timer at the EYC event page is
currently ticking away. Last year people from as far away as New Zealand watched the parade live;
and closer to home, many SOS' ers watched it at the Parade of Lights After-party, or comfy at home.
The Livestream link is:https://new.livestream.com/EYCLightsParade/EastportYachtClubLightsParade
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Fleet Exercises and Shore Leave
Please email your questions and request for directions to the coordinator.
If you are paying by check for any sailing event, a paper Sailing Registration Form must
accompany the check. A copy of this form can be found on the SOS website
under Forms and Such – Cruising – Sailing Registration Form.
Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mail box.
Many events have limited capacity; therefore, an event may be filled even before the deadline date.
The postmark is the date used as the mail in cutoff/deadline date.
All checks are to be made payable to SOS, Inc.
Non-members must submit a Sailing Registration Form.
December 7
Saturday
Annapolis Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Annapolis, MD
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Speaker/Topic:
TBD
Deadline:
Mail: November 29 (postmark)
Online: December 3
Hosts:
Time:
Notes:
Molly Harrison and Ned Schwartz
6:00 pm
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 40.
Coordinator:
Meeps Yox
December 8
Sunday
Brunch
Location:
Double Tree
210 Holiday Ct,
Annapolis, MD
Holiday Themed Historic
Presentation by
Watermark Tours
Cost:
Speaker/Topic:
$20 after deadline
mpsyx@earthlink.net or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
$28.00 before deadline
$32.00 after deadline if space available
11:00 social hour
12:00 brunch
1:00 program
Deadline:
Mail: November 29 (postmark)
Online: December 3
Coordinator:
Lorraine Fassett
December 14
Saturday
After Parade of Lights Party
Location:
Private Home, Annapolis, MD
Cost:
$27.50 before deadline
$32.50 after deadline if space available
Directions will be sent to
attendees.
Time:
7:00 pm after the Parade
Deadline:
Mail: December 5
Online: December 9
Notes:
Food, Drinks, Live Music!!!
Coordinator:
Barbara Mistrik
December 25
Wednesday
Christmas Day Dinners
Locations:
Cost:
$7.00 per person plus a dish to share
Deadline:
Private homes in Edgewater
and Burtonsville
December 22
No online sign up for this
dinner.
Notes:
Register by contacting the area coordinator by
phone or email for dish assignment and
directions.
Coordinators:
Barbara Mistrik
Debbie Goldberg
Time:
lhfassett@verizon.net or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
bmistrik@covad.net or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
410-956-1445 (Edgewater, MD) (do not use Barbara’s email)
hidebbieg@comcast.net (Burtonsville, MD)
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January 10
Friday
Annapolis Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Annapolis, MD
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Topic:
Wine tasting and "boaty” food
bite combinations! Yum!
Host:
Time:
Sandy Huberfeld
6:00 pm
Deadline:
Mail: January 2 (postmark)
Online: January 6
Notes:
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 25.
Coordinator:
Jean Judge
January 11
Saturday
Northern Virginia Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Arlington, VA
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Topic:
TBD
Deadline:
Mail: January 2 (postmark)
Online: January 6
Host:
Time:
Notes:
Susan Jenkins
5:00 pm
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 30.
Coordinator:
Irene Aronian irene.aronian@gmail.com or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
January 12
Sunday
Brunch
Location:
Double Tree
210 Holiday Ct,
Annapolis, MD
Bobby Frey
Yacht Racing
Rick Carrion
A Classic Racing Yacht, Elf
Mail: January 3
(postmark)
Online: January 7
Cost:
$28.00 before deadline
$32.00 after deadline if space available
Time:
11:00 social hour
12:00 brunch
1:00 program
Deadline:
Deadline:
$20 after deadline
eugeniaj@atlanticbb.net or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
$20 after deadline
Coordinator:
Ellen Penndorf
January 25
Saturday
Montgomery County Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Chevy Chase, MD
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Speaker/Topic:
TBD
Deadline:
Mail: January 16 (postmark)
Online: January 20
Host:
Time:
Notes:
Aletta Schaap
5:00 pm
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 25.
Coordinator:
Wendy Adams wladams11@verizon.net or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
January 25
Saturday
Baltimore Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Ellicott City, MD
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Speaker/Topic:
John Parsons
Nautical Jeopardy
Host:
Time:
Jill Montgomery
6:00 pm
Deadline:
Mail: January 17 (postmark)
Online: January 21
Notes:
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 30.
Coordinator:
Kathy Haven
espenndorf@aol.com or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
$20 after deadline
$20 after deadline
mskathha@gmail.com or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
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January 25
Saturday
Montgomery County Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Rockville, MD
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Speaker/Topic:
Pierre Henkart
Pride of Baltimore
Host:
Time:
Jon Bernheimer
5:30 pm
Deadline:
Mail: January 22 (postmark)
Online: January 25
Notes:
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 25.
Ayla, Jon's dog will be in attendance.
Coordinator:
Desiree de Liser
February 8
Saturday
Rafting Seminar
Location:
Edgewater Library
25 Stepney’s Lane
Edgewater, MD
George Hollendursky
Rafting Seminar
Cost:
Free to Skippers, First Mates, and crew
$10 for guests
Time:
9:30 - 12:30 pm
Continental Breakfast provided
Notes:
Registration accepted on a space available
basis with priority given to Raft Captains,
Skippers, FMs, and FM Candidates.
Speaker/Topic:
$20 after deadline
deliserd@yahoo.com or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
Deadline:
Online: February 4
Coordinator:
Shirley Brooks-Hollendursky
www.singlesonsailboats.org
February 8
Saturday
Awards Dinner Dance
Location:
Sheraton, Annapolis
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Mail: January 30 (postmark)
Online: February 3
Cost:
TBD
Notes:
Limited number of rooms available at discounted
rate.
Deadline:
shirleybbrooks@yahoo.com or sign up online at
Puttin’ on the Ritz
Coordinator:
Fran Wright
February 9
Sunday
Brunch
Location:
Sheraton, Annapolis
173 Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
Cost:
$28.00 before deadline
$32.00 after deadline if space available
Speaker/Topic:
TBD
Mail: January 31 (postmark)
Online: February 4
Time:
Deadline:
11:00 social hour
12:00 brunch
1:00 program
Coordinator:
Sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
February 15
Saturday
Annapolis Area Fireside Chat
Location:
Annapolis, MD
Cost:
$15 by deadline
Speaker/Topic:
TBD
Deadlines:
Mail: February 7 (postmark)
Online: February 11
Host:
Time:
Notes:
Anne Bastian
???? pm
Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins.
Limited to 15.
Coordinator:
Sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
francis.wright1@comcast net or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
$20 after deadline
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Unofficial notes from November 10, 2013 Board Meeting
Official November minutes will be posted on the SOS web site when
approved in December by the Board of Directors.
Commodore: The Commodore thanked each BOD member and committee chair for their good work this year.
Treasurer: Financial Review will be completed by mid-December. The preliminary budget, approved at the
October Board meeting, is the 2014 working budget. Four times this year members have contacted their credit
card vendors to request a charge be denied when they were concerned that their SOS registration refund has not
been approved, resulting in a cost of $25. There was a comment that the October 31 bank balance of $89,945
was the lowest ever for the club. However, an analysis shows that October 31, 2012 was the lowest at $81,993.
Bareboat: Italy trip, completed in September, with about 60 people participating. Planning is underway for BVI
Trip on February 22, 2014 with 7 boats reserved. Three skippers have cancelled, but have possibility of two
replacements. If a third cannot be located, we may have to hire a skipper from Moorings. Planning is underway
for a French barge trip on the Canal du Nivernais on September 13, 2014 with 118 people signed up.
Suggestions for 2015 trips and volunteers for trip coordination are coming in.
Brunches and Communications: No report.
Cruising: Wrap up on 11/9 had about 50 people. Cruising chair has stepped down and a new chair is needed.
Database: As of Nov. 7th, 70 members have renewed. Renewal reminders will be sent Dec 1, Jan 1, and Jan 24.
The proposal drafted by the ad hoc committee to revamp the SOS website was sent to Memberclicks for a cost
estimate to implement the modifications. The cruising form will be revamped over the winter. The current web
administrator, Judy Clark, has given notice that she will not renew her contract when it expires on Feb 28, 2014
and will step down on Dec 31, 2013. The search begins for her successor.
Education: The Spring Training schedule will appear in the January Whiskerpole. John Parsons is leading the
Spring Training Speaker’s Committee. Barbara Mistrik will handle publicity. The revised basic skills program will
be sent out for final comment shortly to the BOD, Skippers Advisory and First Mate Advisory. Kathy Haven and
her fireside chat area coordinators are now scheduling chats starting in December. Ellie Kallins has reserved
space for monthly seminars in Jan/Feb/Mar. Education Co-Chairs Debra Roane and Linda Casucci will step down
after Spring Training.
First Mates: First Mates sailed as First Mates or Skippers on SOS cruises and bareboat trips for a total of 286
days in 2013! In addition, FMs sailed as crew on an additional 112 sailing days.
Membership: A working proposal for handling membership recruitment, retention and public relations was handed
out. This will be reviewed and discussed in the future. The proposal came out of a meeting related to membership
concerns held earlier.
Newsletter: November 16-page issue of Whisker Pole was sent to 59 members and 20 copies sent to Happy
Hour Coordinators for a total of $327.95. Cost per issue was $4.15.
Safety: An SOP on passing lines is in process and will be used in the next sailing season.
Skippers Advisory: Looking into MD safe boating card requirement for those skippers born after 7/1/1972.
Social: The Halloween Party had about 65 people, a significantly lower number than anticipated. We need to
confer with 2014 cruising chair to coordinate social and sailing events in an effort to spread out the events and to
consider new/different venues.
Other business: The new Board was seated and officers elected in executive session.
NEXT SOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
December 8, 2:15, Following Brunch; Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis
Meeting is open to all members.
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December 2013
Awards Dinner Dance Party - 2014 - Puttin' on the Ritz
We’re “Puttin’ on the Ritz” for the Awards Party
this year. Break out your bling! Rhinestone
studded jeans to top hats and tiaras! And
join us on February 8 at the Sheraton
Annapolis. The awards recognize the many
contributions, serious and not so serious,
that members have made over the past
year. The inimitable Dane Skagen with be
the evening’s master of ceremonies and a
rockin’ band will play for our dancing pleasure. It
will be a gala evening of glitz and glam! Watch for
further details in the January Whisker Pole.
The Sheraton Annapolis will be giving a
discounted rate on a limited number of rooms so
reserve early and be sure to mention that the
rooms are listed under “Singles on Sailboats.”
Awards, Awards, and More Awards!
At the February 8th Awards Dinner Dance, SOS will recognize four members for their significant contributions
of time, energy and talent (the serious member recognition awards) to our all-volunteer Club. Members will
also be recognized for contributing whimsical, good-natured humor through their foibles, bloopers, and flim
flams (the Jibe Ho awards). The photographers among us will also be recognized, and there are awards for
various categories, such as boats, sunrises/sunsets, and people. (See article on page 9 for further details.)
So, What Are The Serious Awards?
Commodore’s Award: The Board of Directors
established the annual Commodore’s award so that
the highest ranking officer of the Club could extend
public recognition and many thanks to an individual
who has made significant contributions in fostering
the goals of Singles on Sailboats, and who
continues to contribute to many aspects of the
Club. Nominations for the award are accepted from
the general membership.
Ed Klein Member of the Year Award: Singles on
Sailboats owes its beginnings to Ed Klein. He cosponsored the first rafts of two or three boats, the
first brunches, the first social gatherings. But Ed
offered more. He would teach you to sail without
regard for your past experience or future
expectations. Ed would take you aboard his boat,
The Mai Kai, give you the helm, and develop your
skills. He would challenge you to extend your
horizons. He was one of those unique individuals
who shared his joy of sailing with you. Ed sailed
beyond this world in 1987. Nominations for the
award come from the general membership.
Elinor W. “Elli” Abramson Award for Contributions
to SOS Education Programs: Eli Abramson
created many new educational programs for the
members of Singles on Sailboats. After serving on
the Board of Directors for two years, she gradually
built an all-encompassing education program,
which provides the opportunity to broaden one’s
knowledge of sailing at minimal cost. She
transformed the spring education program so that it
attracts more participants than any other SOS
event. Elli sailed beyond this world in 1992.
Nominations are accepted from the general
membership, and the Education Committee
Chairperson(s) recommends the recipient.
Rookie of the Year Award: Singles on Sailboats
attracts many new sailors each year. The Board of
Directors established the annual Rookie of the Year
Award to recognize the individual who, in his or her
first year sailing with SOS, demonstrates superior
interest in and learning about sailing, and who
becomes highly involved in one or more of the
many SOS programs. Nominations for the award
come from the general membership.
Nominations should include background and/or
justification for each of the Recognition Awards, as
well as for the Jibe Ho Awards. Nominations for all
awards to be presented at the 2014 “Puttin on the
Ritz” party should be sent to Hope Andruss
(hopeda@verizon.net) no later than January 11,
2014.
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2013
SOS Photo Contest
(for photos taken in 2013)
There are only five simple rules:
1. Entries must be taken at an SOS event by
the member of SOS submitting the photo. But
the photo does not necessarily have that event
as a theme (a picture of Johnny Bilgewater at a
raft-up or the sunset seen from a raft-up are
acceptable; even though there is nothing in the
picture to prove that it was taken at a raft-up or
cruise. We are on the “Honor System”). An
SOS event can be cruising, day-sail, a brunch,
seminar, bareboat trip, etc. An official SOS
event (Happy Hours are not included).
2. The photo entries must be submitted (or
postmarked) by 12:00 (midnight) December
31, 2013.
3. All photographers may participate. However
professional photographers- i.e. anyone who
earns more than 50 percent of his or her annual
income from photography- shall be limited to
submitting no more than three photos.
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Categories: People, Places, Seascapes,
Sailing Action (The Judge will put your photos in
the correct category)
Judging: 4 categories, 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each;
plus 1 Grand Prize
The Judge: Will be an independent individual
from outside of the club.
SEND Photo Entries to:
samia.wahed@gmail.com OR
Samia AbdelWahed
320 23rd Street South #1002
Arlington VA 22202
______________________________________
SAVE THE DATE
for
Spring Training
March 15, 2014
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD
4. All electronics photos must be at least 250 KB
or larger in order to produce a clear 4’ x 6’
photo. No more than eight (8) photos per
individual.
5. Photos can be altered to achieve color
balance that reflects the scene as you observed
it. Cropping is also acceptable. Heavily
manipulated photos are not eligible.
Other Useful information:
Electronic copies preferred: 1 disk or many
disks; paper photos are accepted.
Photos must be submitted in the highest
possible resolution. The photos will be enlarged
to 5” x 7” and if the photo is fuzzy, it reduces
your chance of winning.
Spring Training is the biggest SOS event of the
year, attracting more than 300 members and
guests. Imagine that many people in one place
wanting to become better sailors!! So mark the
date on your calendar and watch for details in
the January Whisker Pole about classes and
signup.
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Raft Captain George
Hollendursky presents
SOS Burgee to new
skipper Rick Mood
Sandy Rosswork and
Dennis Krizek
Linda Casucci,
Gene Jacob and
Charlotte O’Conor
Photos by Richard Green
December 2013
Betsy Germick,
Ed Petersohn, Carol Holmes
and Robyn Stewart
Dan Meier
Robyn Day Turriff
and
Art Turriff
Meeps Yox, Carol Jordan,
Judy Barrel, Molly Harrison,
and Ned Schwartz
Jody Hutchinson, Peggy Green and
Darlene Frieman
Shirley Brooks,
George Hollendursky,
Maybeth Spaeth and
Andrew Spaeth
Note from Photo Editor:
When possible, please include names when you submit
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Judy Taylor and Kathy Haven
“At Last”
Skipper Chuck Fort
Time for lunch as usual
lots of delicious food
Nancy Parsons and
Shirley Brooks Hollendursky
Photos by Richard Green
Laura Gwinn
John Parsons and
Carol Jordan
Ed Moyer
Carol Neimand, caterer,
and Cathy Laws
Sandy Huberfeld and
Ed Menegaux
Note from Photo Editor:
When possible, please include names when you submit
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December 2013
Wrap up of 2013 Cruising Season
Bob Wright, Cruising Chair
Another sailing season is over for Singles-On-Sailboats! 2013 was a good year for the club with 1375 Crew-Days accumulated
between Day Sails, Midweek, Evening and Weekend cruises. A Crew-Day is defined as one SOS Member (non-skipper) sailing
for one day i.e., a 2-day weekend cruise is two (2) Crew-Days. The Day Sail program (including Mid-week and Evening cruises)
contributed 108 Crew-Days and the Weekend cruises completed the total with 1267 Crew-Days.
The Cruising committee wants to recognize several outstanding Skippers:
Greg Moore (Skipper of MOOREWIND II) was top SOS Skipper with a total of 121 Crew-Days on his boat, for a total of 24
cruises. He was also top Day Sail Skipper with 97 Crew-Days in the Day Sail program. All of this and he sold his boat before
completing the fall season!
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Bob Meadows (Skipper of CIRCUS) tied for 2 place overall with 104 Crew-Days for a total of 16 cruises. Bob was 2 place in
weekend cruising with 82 Crew-Days for 12 cruises.
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Mike Pittinger (Skipper of ARIOSA) was the other skipper tying for 2 place overall with 104 Crew-Days for a total of 14
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cruises. Mike was 1 place in weekend cruising with 104 Crew-Days for 14 cruises.
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In the Day Sail program there is a big jump for 1 place (Greg Moore) to 2 place.
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Keith Knepp (Skipper of NICE CATCH) took 2 place in the Day Sail program with 29 Crew-Days on 8 cruises. When adding
weekend cruises, Keith finished with 39 Crew-Days on 10 cruises.
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Jon Bernheimer (Skipper of PROPICE) was 3 place in the Day Sail program with 28 Crew-Days on 7 cruises, but due to
location, no weekend cruises.
Ron Pence (Skipper of TERI LYN) and Ian Sanderson (Skipper of VENUS) are recognized for their outstanding contributions,
too. When combining both categories -- Day Sails and Weekend Cruises -- Ron had a total of 61Crew-Days on 11 cruises. Ian
had a total of 57 Crew-Days on 14 cruises.
SOS owes all of our Skippers a big round of applause, with special thanks to the ones listed above.
Additionally, five of our Skippers participated in the Hospice Cup Race in September. Of these five (5) Skippers, they finished in
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the following order: 1 – Jon Bernheimer; 2 – Joe Lombardo; 3 – Steve Garris; Robin Meigel and Emil Becker.
I cannot go on without recognizing our outstanding SOS First Mates. Again, stating the numbers:
• 13 boats sailed in the Day Sail program with a FM.
• 38 boats sailed on Weekend Cruise with a FM.
• The total boats sailing with a FM during 2013 was 58.
(This does not include the efforts of the FM’s on the Bareboat cruises because this is Bay Cruising only.)
Lastly, I need to say none of this would have happened without the hard work and dedication of the whole Cruising Committee.
The coordinators put in an extraordinary amount of time and effort in organizing the sails and because of their contribution the
sailing season was a success.
Special Thanks go out to:
♦ Ellen Penndorf, Associate Chair and responsible for the Day Sail program
♦ Linda Casucci, Regional Weekend Cruise Coordinator – Virginia
♦ Lynn Gilley, Regional Weekend Cruise Coordinator – Annapolis
♦ Kathy Haven, Regional Weekend Cruise Coordinator – Baltimore
♦ Peggy Green, Regional Day Sail Coordinator and responsible for all the posting in
the Fleet Exercises and Shore leave.
I thank all the club members for a wonderful sailing season.
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BAREBOAT SURVEY
Where do you wanna go next?
Sandy Rosswork, Bareboat Committee Chair
Hey, all you bareboat sailors (and bareboat
wannabe’s)……..as winter closes in, thoughts
inevitably turn to cruising adventures in warmer
climes. Your input is now needed for future trips.
So, here is what we have planned so far:
• BVI’s (February 2014)
• Canal trip in France (September 2014).
We need a destination and a coordinator for a
warm weather location in the winter of 2015.
Additionally, we need a destination and
coordinator for other locations in either fall or
winter in future years.
This survey lists locations where the big charter
fleets operate. That’s a good place to start since
they go to reasonable areas where there are nice
(and safe) anchorages and support services,
good scenery and generally good cruising. Take
a minute and tell us where you would like to go in
the future. And remember that we need a trip
coordinator for each bareboat excursion!
So check out these destinations by going to the
Sunsail or Moorings website (or other charter
company). Then, send me an email at
sgrosswork@aol.com and volunteer to coordinate
the cruise of your dreams! Or just say where you
would like to sail in 2015 and beyond.
Tropical locations for a winter cruise:
British Virgin Island’s (done often & always popular)
Belize, Placencia (did in 03)
St Martin and the Leewards (did in 04)
Antigua (did in 2013)
St Lucia and the Windwards
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Canouan and the Grenadines
Grenada
Bahamas, the Abacos (not so warm in dead of
winter)
Windjammer cruise in Caribbean
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Mediterranean areas….nice for a fall cruise:
Greece/Athens (the Saronic Gulf), the
Dodocanese Islands, Sporades Islands, Corfu,
Ithaca and Ionian Sea (Did in 06)
Italy, Bay of Naples ( just did in 2013),
Palermo (Sicily), Tropea
The Aolian Islands with Sicily, or Cannigione
(Sardinia)
Spain - Mallorca and the Balearic Islands
Turkey (did in 2012)
Croatia, the Dalmation Islands, Kremic and
Dubrovnic (did in 08), Pula and north
North America…..good for a summer or off
season cruise:
Canada/Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, and
Desolation Sound
Pacific North West/Anacortes and the San Juans
Great Lakes (did Lake Huron in 09)
Mexico Baja and Sea of Cortez
Schooners in Maine or N.E. coast
Exotic locations:
Indian Ocean, Seychelles
New Zealand, Bay of Islands and Aukland
Tahiti, Raiatea
Thailand, Phuket, Koh Samui, or Phi Phi islands
Tonga, (did in 06)
Galapagos Islands, crewed boat with guide
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December 2013
Rafting Seminar
for Skippers, FMs, and Crew
George Hollendursky, Raft Captain
February 8, 2014, 9:30am - 12:30pm
At the Edgewater Library
Continental breakfast provided
Rafting is an important aspect of SOS cruising
and doing it safely is critical. Learn how SOS
builds linear and circle rafts including where and
how to set an anchor, place fenders, secure lines,
approach in the wind, and effectively
communicate on the boat and with the Raft
Captain.
This seminar is designed for Raft Captains,
potential Raft Captains, Skippers, First Mates,
and all crewmembers. This session covers
considerations involved in raft building such as
advance planning, general guidelines for all rafts,
special considerations for circle and linear rafts,
handling emergencies, docking for land-based
cruises, and ways in which skippers and crew can
assist the rafting process.
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What are the responsibilities of the Raft
Captain and individual skippers?
How does weather affect raft building?
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How do we determine how many anchors to
set, and where to set them?
How do we calculate the amount of space
needed for a circle or linear raft?
When do we build a linear raft or a circle raft?
How much anchor rode should we use, why?
What happens when the wind shifts while a
raft is being built?
What is the effect of current? Or boat wakes?
How can the size of a raft be adjusted for
more or fewer boats?
Is breaking up really hard to do?
What are the emergencies that can occur in a
raft, and what should we do?
See Fleet Exercises and SOS Website for
registration information
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Guatemala and Mexico! I'll also have time to enjoy the
many fascinating lectures and seminars! When I reach
CA I will spend a few days visiting family and friends. It's
an amazing program for people who like to learn, who
enjoy the water, and who enjoy people!
By
Suzanne
Send items to scuttlebutt@singlesonsailboats.org
Barb Peterson had a total knee replacement on October
22 and is doing well. YAY Barb.
Anne Bastian just went on a Road Scholar 8 day tour of
the interior of Costa Rica with SOS member Angela
Weathers and 2 other friends. The leaf cutter ants were
a great curiosity. We went on a river rafting trip, toured a
pineapple plantation, coffee plantation and stayed at the
bottom of the dormant volcano Arenal. We hiked in the
cloud rainforest with monkeys in the treetops, old growth
forest with huge trees and saw the national bird, called a
Quetzal, very pretty but hard to spot. We actually saw a
sloth in a tree along with a beautiful colorful bird a
Toucan with a big beak near where we ate breakfast!! I
would highly recommend this trip!!
Zonia Acton writes In September "I went on the Italy
Bareboat Cruise. One of my favorite Islands was
Ventotene. We were there in time for a festival. My
favorite part of the festival was the balloon competition.
The residents spend the winter decorating paper
balloons and then enter them in a competition. See the
pictures of a beautiful balloon on the ground and in the
air."
Ed Petersen will be teaching the new AARP "Smart
Driver" course, renamed and beginning January 2014.
As part of Advocacy he was trained with the latest
updates on the ACA and will be holding seminars
around Phila area. Looks like Ed has things to do when
he is not sailing or playing tennis.
“The rumors are true, skipper Brian the Sailordude has
transitioned to the "Dark Side" by moving off and selling
Cayenne and has bought a houseboat. All of this is
attributable to a change of life event October of last
year, namely crashing my motorcycle and suffering a
badly broken right leg at the ankle.
After 8 months it was obvious the restorative efforts,
numerous surgeries and procedures did not result in a
usable leg/foot combo, so the choices are to basically
repeat most of the previous work or "BKA" below the
knee amputation. An extremely hard choice had it not
been for the experience gained over the previous
months in the hospital / rehab environment. BKA was
the path chosen, which occurred August 18.
The BKA went well, but during the healing I managed to
get one infection along the wound which is about 9 in.
long. With that one well under control and nearly
healed, a blister occurred just above the wound which
turned out to be that old nemesis, MRSA. That just
added another month to the healing time. I am not fully
mobile yet, requiring a wheel chair, walker or crutches
depending on what I am doing. Within a few months I
should be able to walk on a prosthetic leg after a bit of
learning and practice.
All and all, life is good otherwise why would I be doing it.
So far, through all that I have been through, I for the
most part I have been able to carry a good attitude even
though having fun filled days was well in the future of a
sliding time scale. However escaping from the health
care system has really improved my attitude even with
the current limitations I have had some really fun days,
with help from friends along the way.
SOSers are always (almost) welcome aboard 'Altered
Ego, if that name sticks, in the same slip (C53) at
Anchorage Marina, under new management which is
really good news for members and guests alike. Until I
get a little more organized, pita chips, dip and beer
make up the boarding pass. Still provisioning with
necessities and figuring out storage and furnishings.”
After a trip to OR for Thanksgiving with her daughter,
Betsy Kimmel will be working on the Enrichment Voyage
of Semester at Sea. She’ll sail out of Florida. “Basically
I'll play with kids and teach them about the ports:
Dominican Republic, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica,
An article in the Annapolis paper about the Marine
Corps 238th anniversary reminded Ron Pence that his
group, "The Last Call Band" had its first job playing for a
Marine Corp 200th anniversary party. That puts his
band at 38 years old, plus some months before that job.
The present band of 4 has been playing since 1978-
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coincidently, the year that SOS was formed. You can
hear the band at the upcoming Parade of Lights Party
on December 14th. This will be their 8th performance for
SOS functions, this first one being the 2002 POL party.
Bruce Amlicke wrote ”We often imagine sailing off to a
remote island or land never discovered before or remote
enough that the number of footprints in the sand are
few. Imagination of this sort features the South Pacific,
Darkest Africa, or cold lands near the polls. When I
started planning this trip I did not imagine I could find
such a place as near to home as the Caribbean.
Thought technically part of South America, Guyana is
often included as part of the islands. Guyana is roughly
the size of England and has a population of 750,000. Of
which 90% live along the coast. The interior has fewer
than 1 person per square mile.
The trip began, as many do, at a bar some place up
island. A group of fellow sailors were talking about the
places we would like to go – some day. Guyana came
up. We knew a person who had been there recently
and Chris Doyle had included a short supplement in his
Trinidad cruising guide. So the idea was hatched. A
group of sailors (the number varied from time to time)
would leave Trinidad and sail to Guyana. In early
October, eight boats left at staggered times and headed
southeast. Each of us picked a time that suited us best
so few could be said to be “in convoy”. But, we all
arrived safely. The sail was a challenge. It is around
400 miles from the Northwest corner of Trinidad to the
mouth of the Essequibo River in Guyana. There is a
Northwesterly flowing current along the north coast of
South America that can be as much as a couple of
knots and the prevailing winds are Southeast. Picking a
window with winds just north of East and avoiding the
worst of the current most of us made it down in two to
three days and sailed the majority of that. The weather
was mostly clear, but we all encountered some storms
as we crossed the Inter-Tropic Convergence Zone
(ITCZ). We anchored just inside the mouth of the river
and the following day took advantage of the incoming
tide to make the final 40 miles upstream to the town of
Bartica. Bartica is sort of a “wild west” mining town at
the junction of two rivers. When I checked in I was told I
was the twelfth boat to check in that year. As I knew at
least six of the group were ahead of me I began to
realize we were off the beaten track.
The group anchored off a resort just a few miles south
of Bartica. The Baganara Island Resort was to be our
base of operations for the several months we were
planning to be here. The resort was friendly and
opened its facility to our use. That included free WIFI to
allow us to communicate with the rest of the world. Our
visit was so unique it even prompted a news paper
article. The next step was to begin our exploration.
Here we came face to face with the fact that this country
is still in its wild state. There is just one major road in
the country. It travels from the capital, Georgetown, to
the Brazilian Border some 600 miles south. It is only
paved the first 40 miles.
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There are a few shorter roads, but none into the
interior. Travel there is by boat or plane. So any visits
to remote locations became a trial of logistics. But, so
far we have made a few trips and have others in the
planning stages. The center piece is a visit to the
Kaieteur Falls. It is three times the height of Niagara
and only accessible by plane or a long hike. A few of
the group chose to fly in, the rest of us plan a hike and
small boat journey. We all took a boat trip to the nearby
Marshal falls and had a ball. Most visited Georgetown
for the Hindu Festival of lights early this month. Most
days are spent relaxing or exploring the nearby town
and meeting some local ex-pats. These include a
retired Jazz singer and a German botanist, who has
sailed around the world in his aluminum boat, married a
native and built a great house and now raises orchids
he finds in the forests. He started his sail around the
world at 70.
So why come? The adventure of sailing to a place not
in everyone’s log. A place were the people cross the
street and welcome you to their country. A place with
spectacular unspoiled forests and rivers. Find a copy of
the BBCs “Land of the Lost Jaguar” and you will be
hooked. Get the Bradt Guide “Guyana” and Chris
Doyle’s Guide for Trinidad, Togago, and Guyana.
A channel billed Toucan
(taken from the German’s front steps)
Thanks, all. Keep the information flowing. There is no
column without you. Don’t forget to send me your birth
month and day; it does not get published without your
telling me.
Suzanne
Birthdays:
December: 13: MaryEllen McMillan; 21: Rob Reynolds
January 10: Bev Nash; 31: Jean Logan
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Happy Hours are not official SOS functions.
All sailors or non-sailors interested in sailing are
invited to attend any of the SOS HHs, especially new or
potential SOS members. We meet at local restaurant in
the bar area. Check below or SOS website for locations.
The Happy Hours are listed in chronological order.
SE Pennsylvania: We have two SE PA Happy Hours.
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1 Tuesday- December 3rd at McKenzie Brew House
(was Charlie Brown’s) off 202; 324 W Swedesford Road,
Berwyn, 610 407 4300 Starting at 6 pm; dinner around 7:00
pm. SOS Contact: Patti Evans, pattievans@aol.com
Ellicott City, MD: 1st Thursday- December 5th 5:30 –
7:30 PM at Bare Bones Grill and Brewery, 9150-22
Baltimore Natl. Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Corner of St.
Johns Lane & Rte 40. http://www.barebonesgrill.com/ tel.
410.461.0770 SOS Contact: Jill Montgomery
jill.montgom@gmail.com
South-Central Pennsylvania, 1st Thursday December
5th at Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mt. Rose Ave. (PA124), York, PA starting at 6:30 on the lower level of
Knickers Pub. SOS Contact: Bob Morrow,
sosrjmorrow@aol.com
Virginia/DC: There are two NVA/DC Happy Hours! 1st
Thursday- December 5th meet at 5:00 p.m. at the bar:
Mylos Grill, Old Dominion Drive in McLean/ Chesterbrook
shopping center. www.mylosgrill.com. Free parking, great
food! SOS Contact: Charlotte O'Conor coconor@aol.com
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Baltimore, MD: 2nd Thursday - December 12 , meet at
5 PM in the bar. Michaels Cafe Restaurant & Lounge,
located 2119 York Road, Timonium, across from
Fairgrounds, MD 21220, 410-252-2022,
http://www.michaelscafe.com/ Free parking, great food,
drinks and Happy Hour prices. Food service until 11 pm.
Cozy atmosphere, friendly wait staff. SOS Contact: Barb
O’Brien, barlo@comcast.net
Delaware: 3rd Wednesday – December 18th, 5:30 PM, at
Timothy’s Restaurant and Bar, Wilmington Riverfront, by
Blue Rock Stadium, facing the waterfront.
http://timothysontheriverfront.com/
930 Justison Street, Wilmington DE 19801. 302-429-RIBS
(7427). Happy Hour drink specials good until 7PM. SOS
Contacts:Sue Donaldson sbdonaldson713@verizon.net
Geri Walker grwalker12@verizon.net
Rockville, MD: 3rd Thursday- December 19 , 5 -7 PM at
Marriott Hotel, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD
20852, (301) 822-9200; by the White Flint Metro station.
SOS Contact: Jim Randall: jrrand1@gmail.com
SE Pennsylvania: The second Happy Hour for SE PA is
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the 3rd Thursday- December 19 , 6-10 at a new venue,
the Black Gunpowder Tavern (old Winberie’s) near
Gateway Shopping center, 1164 Valley Forge Rd, Wayne,
PA 19087 (610) 293-9333
SOS Contact: Patti Evans, pattievans@aol.com
Virginia/DC: The second Happy Hour for NVA/DC is the
3rd Friday- December 20th meet at 5:00 p.m. at the bar:
Sur la Place, 5105 MacArthur Blvd. website:
surlaplaceindc.com (Site of the old L'Appetito) Wash. DC.
SOS Contact: Charlotte O'Conor coconor@aol.com
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Annapolis, MD: 4 Thursday, December 26th, 5:30 –
7:00 PM at the Smoke House, located in the Bay Ridge
Plaza with Bay Ridge Liquors and West Marine. (107
Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403) Tel. 410.571.5073.
www.annapolissmokehouse.com/ Meet in the bar area.
Happy Hour prices: $3 house wines, $3 rail drinks, $2 off
draft beer and $2.25 for domestic beers; 2-3 food selections
for $5. SOS Contact: Patricia Duvall at
PatCd0917@verizon.net
Send an e-mail to: sbdonaldson713@verizon.net by the
15th of the month for changes to happy hour information.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Scott
Beth
Thierry
Kathy
Darren
Andrews
Blanchfield
Danz
Leef
Talbert
Wilmington
Middletown
Philadelphia
Newark
Baltimore
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CLASSIFIEDS: Please E-MAIL YOUR AD
►sailhither@hotmail.com◄Ed Petersohn.
e-mail SUBJECT: WP CLASSIFIED AD.
As a courtesy, please send a cancellation
when your ad has been fulfilled.
Dormant ads— those that have appeared
for three months with no word from their “owners”—will be
dropped unless you specifically ask that they continue to
run. If you would like to reinstate an ad please contact Ed
(E-mail).
DEADLINE FOR ADS IS THE 15th OF THE MONTH for
publication in the following month’s issue.
SOS NET: The unofficial online communication for SOS
members.
To join, simply navigate in your browser to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SinglesOnSail (Yahoo! ID
required).with no fees or subscriptions.For questions, e-mail
the list owner at:singlesonsail-owner@yahoogroups.com
December 2013
MISC BOAT EQUIPMENT
.
GARMIN OREGON 400C; Waterproof, Rugged 3 inch
touch screen with US coastal charts and Bahamas.Sunlight
readable color screen, wirelessly share routes, tracks,
waypoints,tracks,waypoints etc.,electronic compass,uses 2
AA batteries,micro SD card slot.All in original box with USB
cable,Carabiner,owners manual & Quick Start Guide.Used
3-4 times and works great. Originally $500.00 Xmas special
$250.00.Contact Sandy Rxhdh3@gmail.com or (336 ) 682
8766.
(exp.2-14)
MISCELLANEOUS - HASSELBLAD 501 C, medium format SLR film camera in
perfect condition. Can be converted to digital with an
attachment. A steal at $1500.00, firm. Robyn 703 942
9635. (exp.11-13)
BOATS -- SLIPS --
REAL ESTATE
1979 BRISTOL 29.9 TALL RIG:130 Jib with roller furling;
main reworked 2012 with lazy jacks, fast track & all lines to
cockpit: Ray Marine GPS & Radar with 2 additional
windows available. Very Good Condition. All ready for
cruising and everything included $29,900. Late season
specials possible - Make offer. Contact
Sandy at
rxhdh3@gmail.com or call (336)682-8766 for more details.
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS: Upgrade or Repairs for your
Home or Vessel,mark.rybas@rocketmail.com or call Mark
(exp. 2-14)
Rybas: 610-585-9037.
SLIP AVAILABLE, BACK CREEK ANNAPOLIS. Takes up
to 33 feet; beam 12 ft 4 inches. Depth 7 1/2 feet. Call Brian
410-268-4685. (exp. 12-13)
RARE SLIP FOR RENT in sheltered Annapolis Mill Creek
one mile past Cantlers. Deep water. Dock carts, water,
and electricity. For boat up to 45 feet. Contact 410 757
3553 or sofarr@aol.com (exp. 12-13)
SLIP FOR RENT: Deep water slip in protected cove off Mill
Creek (SEVERN RIVER). Newly rebuilt, rewired pier. Water
and electricity available at pier. Plenty of parking available
for cars. Easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Contact Bev
Nash,410-349-1467or beverlynash@verizon.net (exp.2-14)
MISC BOAT EQUIPMENT
LEWMAR 30-ST -Ocean series-2 speed, SELF TAILING
WINCH. Chrome.Brand New (never mounted) $600.
Retails
for
$1K.
Ruth
Moore
410-267-0599
Rmoore1433@msn.com.(exp.1-14)
INFLATABLE RAFT For Sale: West Marine RU260 (2009)
Length 8’6”, never used, make offer. PVC fabric, rollup
wood floor, 51 lbs, holds 2-4 persons 4hp max originally
sold for $840 make offer. Call George at 703 323 1012, or
301 467 8391 or email to ggoldenb22@verizon.net (exp.1-14)
STANDARD
HORIZON
FLOATING
MARINE
TRANSCEIVER HX750S Submersible loud audio,large
display, High Intensity Strobe Light, Lithium Battery etc.
Works great and makes a great backup or cockpit handy
VHF. Great stocking stuffer at $75. Contact Sandy
at rxhdh3@gmail.com or call (336 )682 8766. (exp.2-14)
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Balances as of October 31:
Bareboat Checking: $88,669
Regular Checking: $18,083
CDs + Hi yield savings: $73,068
Credit Card Balance: ($4,294)
End of Month Cash Totals w/o Bare Boat: $86,857
Note to Members: Refunds are not processed until
the coordinator provides the treasurer with a list of
those entitled to refunds. If you choose to cancel a
payment directly with your credit card vendor before
we process the refund, the club incurs a $25 fee –
whether the refund is later processed or not. Please
do not contact credit card vendors to hold payments
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light , left onto Holiday Court.
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