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VOLUME 05 ISSUE 2

44 Chesapeake Boat Shop Reports presented by

22 2009 Boat Show Calendar

24 Ocean City Seaside Boat Show

28 Baltimore Fix by Stephanie Stone

30 Maritime Learning Options by Joe Evans

40 Boat Heat 101 by Gary Ian Reich

42 Dream Boat: Southport 26 by Lenny Rudow

25 Baltimore Boat Show Essentials by Ruth Christie

Jay Allen building a 46-footer, Cambridge, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

The Southport 26. Photo courtesy of Southport Boat Works


DEPARTMENTS8 Editor’s Notebook

10 Dock Talk

16 Chesapeake Tide Tables

18 Chesapeake Boating Calendar presented by the Boatyard Bar & Grill

33 Cruising Club Notes

35 Cruising Club Directory

36 Hermione: Classic Thoughts from Eau Gallie, FL by Jody Reynolds

48 Chesapeake Racing Scene

49 Fishing News and Forecasts by C.D. Dollar

54 Brokerage and Classified Sections

59 Brokerage Form

59 Index of Advertisers

60 Marketplace Section

62 Chesapeake Classic

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38 Inside the Small Craft Center, Newport News by Laura Adams

Jim Klug aims a bonefish from the crystal waters of Andros near Stafford Creek. Photo courtesy of Yellow Dog Flyfishing

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Live bait fishing with eels is as good and greasy as Southern cooking—and just as hot. As the first fish came to breakfast, we began peeling off layers under the warm sun. This early striper measured out at a stout 38 inches

and 25 pounds. After posing for a glamour shot, she revived herself quickly in the cold water and swam away.

I was thinking about how school and family obligations get in the way of learning and a good boat ride. At the moment, this was a perfect day to take a child along, and there’s never enough room on the boat for all of the in-laws, outlaws, and grandpaws that make up most holidays. I mean, if anyone is ever to re-ally understand a metaphor such as slippery as an eel, she must get in a situation that involves handling eels.

EelsThe eels come from a bubbling tank at Chris’ Bait & Tackle near Kiptopeke. Christine Snook scoops them up with an expert swing of a hand net and dumps them at $20 a dozen into a thin plastic

grocery bag. Then you go to the trunk of your family vehicle and hope that the bag will hold togeth-er under the strain of that stinky tangle of slimy potential long enough to make it to the boat. In a world of thrills and worries, this is a bargain.

WorryThe day is soon com-ing when my daugh-ter and I will have to talk about boys. I’m not looking forward to this, knowing what I know about the pubescent male,

since I was one for a while. But I know that terms such as bottom feeder, barracuda, and the one that got away represent analogies that won’t come formally in the classroom. Will it be very important for her to know that she is quite a catch and that there are many fish in the sea? What does it mean to fish or cut bait?

Over the Bay, the blue sky was be-ing nudged out by a sharp band of clouds coming in over Cape Henry. It looked like something from the Katrina archives. I could smell the change as the wind shifted

Live BaitJust before the break, I took advantage of a chance to join Captain Chuck Fisher for a striped bass hunt near Cape Charles. Fisher has developed a sure-fire method of getting the attention of the giant ocean-run stripers that gather in the mouth of the Bay each winter. Fisher’s program involves live eels tethered by circle hooks to braided spectra line pinned to fluorescent orange floats, which control the depths of the baits. The bobbers bob, twitch, and plunge to alert an angler to the urgency of getting his hands onto the rod and the reel. There may be sportier ways of going fishing, but if you want to tangle with a truly large fish, this is the way to go about it.

No Kids AvailableWe left the dock under a frigid sunrise over level waters showing nothing more than a slight corduroy of wavelets. Still, in the early morning on the west edge of a departing high-pressure area, it was crisp enough for hats and mittens. We set up shop over a hole near the western edge of the Old Plantation Flats about seven miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel.

in spite of the evidence suggesting that the globe is warming, this Christmas, like so many oth-ers, was one for sweaters, hats, and gloves. On opening her fourth thoughtfully fuzzy present, my 10-year-old proclaimed the holiday, “Fleece Navidad!”Al Gore’s inconvenient predictions notwithstanding, cozy gear and the miracle of modern layer-

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to the south and began to freshen. Another float plunged under a whitecap and a fight broke out with a tough bass. We pulled on jackets in between minding the rod, the reel, the net, and our footing as the waves built against a foul current.

Bigger PicturesHerbert Hoover said, “Fishing is a disci-pline in the equality of men for all men are equal before fish.” Now that’s something that might get you an A on a test young lady, if only you could explain what the heck he meant.

I think it means we are all in the same boat.

We fought that fish and another as the wind and waves built. Maybe this was a little of what Sebastian Junger was after in The Perfect Storm and I wondered if the book would pop up on her middle school reading list.

It can get dangerous out. I think it was Cervantes who said,

“There’s no taking trout with dry breeches.” But what did he know? He’s the one who sent Don Quixote off to tilt at windmills. But, there is truth in the farce. Tilting at windmills is what we do.

I noticed then that I was getting wet as the tops of the peaking waves began to blow off.

ReturningCaptain Chuck revived the last fish and

shouted over the wind that it seemed like it was time to get off of the Bay. Without complaint, we reeled in lines, unhooked slimy eels, secured bobbers and hooks, zipped up coats, pulled down our caps, and held on for the bumpy ride to the marina.

Looking back toward the western ho-rizon, I saw that the waves were the backs of a galloping herd of buffalo charging headlong up the Bay, and I swore that I would show her this.

Soon. Joe


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MARItIME MusEuM MAKEovER ANd MoREby Ruth Christie

T he Havre de Grace Maritime Museum has brought the maritime traditions and history of the Lower Susquehanna

River and Upper Chesapeake Bay to life since 1988. The museum offers archaeo-logical events, crafts and demos, festivals, holiday fun, summer camps, and work-shops. It also houses the Susquehanna Flats Environmental Center (SFEC) and the Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builder’s School (CWBBS), which builds, repairs, and restores wooden and antique boats. Now, to enhance experiences for visitors of all ages—and perhaps because it's just plain fond of building things in general—the museum is expanding.

“So far, we have extended the ground floor to make more room for SFEC and CWBBS. We’re working on our gallery to include a Bay Life Discovery Room (our environmental classroom) and temporary and permanent exhibits, and adding a sec-ond floor to house our Collections Preser-vation Center and a Maritime Library and Resource Center. They’re banging away at it as we speak. We’re trying to raise about $300,000 to match state and federal grants for these improvements,” says Ann Pers-son, curator and director of the museum’s programs.

Living ExhibitsThis past December, the museum opened a temporary exhibit that runs until March: “Lights! Camera! Ocean! A Look at Clas-sic and Modern Maritime Movies.” The panels and posters provide fun facts about the making of maritime-related movies and historical trivia about the events that inspired the film makers. And, work has begun on a semi-permanent exhibit that will open in March: “Beyond Jamestown: Life 400 Years Ago.” Six professionally designed dioramas are being created to show local English and Indian cultures in the 17th century. Depicting village life, the sets will highlight differences in ap-pearance, clothing, language, and resources among local Indian tribes as well asEnglish settlers.

Don’t Miss These Special EventsAfter showing an undue affinity for chocolate, wine, and holiday festivities this past December, the museum also offers more serious, yet equally fun, pursuits. The first Sunday of each month (starting at 2 p.m.), the museum will host Maritime Traditions Demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts from the Chesapeake Bay

region. Topics include Knots and Rope Work (January 4); Wooden Boat Building Tools (February 1); Small Boat Design and Repair (March 1); Archaeology in Our Backyards (April 5); Fish Process-ing, Cooking, and Preserving (May 3); and Spin and Fly Casting Techniques and Equipment Repair (June 7).

If you’re looking for expert advice on preserving your family treasures for future generations to enjoy, you’ve come to the right place. The museum presents three Sunday workshops (from 1 to 4 p.m.) with the following topics: Introduction to Ge-nealogy and Basics of Document Preserva-tion (January 18), Preservation of Family Antiques and Vintage Items (February 15), and Conservation of Photographs and Re-corded Media (March 15). The cost is $20 per session or $50 for the three-part series.

Also on tap this year are the Maritime Festival July 24-26, the Wooden Canoe Rendezvous September 19, and Founder’s Day November 14. For more events on the museum’s busy calendar, call (410) 939-4800 or visit hdgmaritimemuseum.org.

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M aryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Mary-land Biological Stream Survey

need your help with sampling stream beds all over the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Volunteers participate in a one-day indoor lecture/outdoor training session and then spend about two more days during the March-April sampling window collecting aquatic creatures from stream beds. The samples are sent to DNR for bug identifi-cation and analysis. DNR’s Stream Wad-ers Volunteer Stream Sampling Program will hold the following four Stream Waders training sessions in 2009: February 7 at the Horn Point Environmental Science Educa-tion Center in Cambridge (register by Janu-ary 30), February 21 at the Patuxent River 4-H Center in Upper Marlboro (register by February 13), February 28 at the Fairview Outdoor Center in Clearspring (register by February 15), and March 7 at the West Nottingham Academy in Colora (register by February 27). dnr.state.md.us/streams/mbss

Stop Zebra Mussels from Muscling in on Our Territory

T his December, Maryland's DNR found zebra mussels in the lower Susquehanna River, recovered from

a boat docked in Harford County. These mollusks can clog water systems, coat boat bottoms and other structures in the water, and kill native, often endangered, mussels. “Boaters can help prevent the devastat-ing economic impact and ecological havoc caused by this invasive species,” says Dr. Ron Klauda, a biologist with the Maryland DNR. Here’s how: wash down your hull, clean your bilge, remove aquatic vegetation from your props and trailer, and limit your movement from one body of water to an-other. dnr.state.md.us

February Brings EPIRB Changeover

B y February 1, replace your 121.5/243-MHz analog EPIRB with a 406-MHz digital beacon.

Search-and-rescue satellites will no longer process signals transmitted by older analog EPIRBs. Compared to analog units, the 406-MHz signal is 50 times more powerful and the number of false alerts with digital beacons is significantly reduced. To register your new beacon in the U.S. 406 MHz Bea-con Registration Database, call (888) 212-7283 or visit beaconregistration.noaa.gov.


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“I n addition to Turkey Point Marina in Edgewater, MD, Todd Harper owns the Team Xtreme Offshore

Racing Team, which had a great season traveling from New York to Key West racing Harper’s 35-foot Cigarette and 46-foot Skater. The team spent 10 days in Key West, FL last November and brought home an overall third place win in the Xtreme Cat class at the World’s Powerboat Race Cham-pionship,” says Natalie Matt. “T. J. Pekin captains the Turkey Point Marina Fishing Team and was named MSSA’s Bay Captain of the Year. Harper and Pekin are members of the Chesapeake Bay Powerboat Associa-tion. Harper has organized and participated in the marina’s annual PWC Shark Bite Poker Run for the past four years. In 2008, about 75 jetskiers from all around the Ches-apeake made a 35-mile run to local restau-rants and locations along the Bay, including Annapolis, to benefit our troops overseas,” adds Matt. turkeypointmarina.com Todd Harper in his 46-foot Skater at the Key West race this past

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and fishing education grants for 2009 total-ing $800,000 as part of its National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative. “We’re look-ing for programs that provide hands-on op-portunities for children and their families to learn not only about boating and fishing, but also about conservation,” says RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson.

One of the key requirements of grant-worthy programs is to introduce minority and underserved communities to boat-ing and fishing. All applications will be considered, but RBFF will give special consideration to programs that offer mul-tiple on-the-water learning opportunities, encourage long-term involvement of par-ticipants, provide training for instructors, promote conservation, and support existing RBFF partnerships. Since 2007, more than 180,000 kids have participated in RBFF’s aquatic education programs. Apply by January 30 for grants to be awarded in March. rbff.org

Westlawn Students Nab All Three NMRA First Scholarship Awards

T he Annapolis-based National Marine Rep-resentatives Association (NMRA) recently awarded its first ever academic scholarships to

Andrew Grossi, Oren Niskin, and Frederick Richard-son, who are all enrolled in Westlawn’s professional Yacht & Boat Design program. The students each received $1500 scholarships to further their educa-tions. Students of the Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology received all three of these initial NMRA scholarships. All three Westlawn students demon-strated a commitment to following in the footsteps of the many Westlawn alumni who have gone on to become successful boat designers and leaders in the marine industry.

Fresh from the Navy, Niskin plans to start a boat-building company with his two brothers. A practic-ing architect in NYC, Grossi hopes to open his own yacht design firm and boatyard, complete with build and repair/re-fit facilities, or to work his way up to become the head of an already established business. Navy veteran, Richardson wants to design and build safe, dependable craft for private, public, and military use. He also hopes to one day open a design office in the Northeast, specializing in sportfishing vessels built to the highest standards with the best materials available. nmraonline.org, westlawn.edu


This past December, the WFN (World Fishing Network), a 24-hour fishing life-style network, and the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association (MSSA) joined efforts. WFN will help MSSA promote recreational fishing and conservation, and MSSA will increase awareness of the network among its members. Above (L-R), Dave Smith, MSSA’s associate executive director, and Sean Luxton, WFN’s VP of content distribution, seal the deal. wfn.tv, mssa.net

• Baltimore’s Marine Institute is the setting for the 2009 Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBBA) International Conference of Professional Yacht Brokers February 22-24. Don’t miss the keynote address by the hero of Blackhawk Down and the Battle of Mogadishu, Sergeant Matt Eversmann; technical seminars by the American Boat and Yacht Council and yachtworld.com; the annual Manufacturers’ Perspective Program; the new Paul Bennett Memorial Award presentation; and table discussions. YBAA members who call (410) 859-5700 by February 1 and mention YBAA will receive special room rates. ybaa.org

scott taylor recently joined the sales team at Annapolis-based Crusader Yacht Sales. He has sailed with many local sailing super stars since the 1970s, and his wife, Susan Dierdorff Taylor, is a Woman’s 470 World Cham-pion and a Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. Scott is an addicted light tackle angler with a special attrac-tion to rockfish and pickerel fishing. On a day off, you might find him serving as race committee, sailing with his family, or ob-serving the shad run on the Potomac River just upstream of Georgetown. crusaderyachts.com

• “Greg Tetrick recently rejoined our staff as head rigger for the Annapolis shop of Atlantic Spars & Rigging and will handle our Eastern Shore accounts, as well. Tetrick comes with 20 years of direct rig-ging service handling all aspects of custom rigging, sail handling systems, custom splicing, and metal fabrication. Aaron Panitz is settling in as service manager of our Herrington Harbour North rigging shop. Tetrick and Panitz have extensive knowledge of electrical systems and elec-tronics installations, services that we now offer at both locations. Take advantage of our new winter discounts; call (410) 268-1570 in Annapolis or (410) 867-7248 at Herrington Harbour North,” says Marc McAteer, the company’s president. atlanticspars.com

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

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeWindmill Point +1:56 +2:13 *0.50 *0.50 1.5Wolf Trap Light –0:07 +0:27 *0.65 *0.65 1.9Urbanna 37°39’ +3:04 *0.58 *0.58 1.7Norfolk 36°51’ +0:15 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeMtn Pt, Magothy River +1:24 +1:40 *0.88 *0.88 1.0Chesapeake Beach –1:14 –1:15 *1.12 *1.14 1.1Cedar Point –3:16 –3:13 *1.33 *1.33 1.4Point Lookout –3:48 –3:47 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht RangeSharps Island Light –3:47 –3:50 *1.18 *1.17 1.5Havre de Grace +3:11 +3:30 *1.59 *1.59 1.9Sevenfoot Knoll Light –0:06 –0:10 *0.82 *0.83 1.1St Michaels, Miles River –2:14 –1:58 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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PropTalk’sTide & Current Tables

Provided by

DIFFERENCES slack before floodmax flood slack before ebb max ebb flood speed ratio ebb speed ratio food dir. ebb dir. flood knots ebb knots ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of +1:43 +2:00 +1:34 +1:36 1.2 1.0 015° 190° 1.0 1.2 Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of +2:18 +3:00 +2:09 +2:36 1.2 0.6 030° 175° 1.0 0.8 Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of +3:45 +4:53 +4:57 +4:15 0.5 0.3 340° 161° 0.4 0.4 ON BALTIMORE APPROACH:Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of –0:44 –1:26 –0:57 –0:49 0.6 0.8 359° 185° 0.5 0.6 Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of –0:25 –0:09 –0:43 –0:41 1.0 1.3 033° 191° 0.8 1.0 Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan +0:16 +0:08 –0:17 +0:13 0.9 1.1 025° 230° 0.7 0.9

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE

BALTIMORE APPROACH

C & DCANAL

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January 15 - February 14 Currents

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26 0033 -1.4 0329 0616 +1.8

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0956 1317 -2.4 1651 1950 +2.4 0027

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1047 1405 -2.3 1730 2029 +2.5 0028

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1140 1451 -2.2 1809 2109 +2.5 0029

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31 0050 0358 -2.2 0728 1023 +2.1

1332 1629 -1.7 1927 2236 +2.3 0031

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1437 1724 -1.5 2009 2325 +2.2 0001

2 0209 0534 -2.3 0925 1221 +1.8

1554 1822 -1.2 2057 0002

3 0016 +2.0 0257 0627 -2.4

1036 1325 +1.8 1714 1923 -1.0 0003

4 0111 +1.9 0355 0725 -2.4

1146 1437 +1.8 1827 2029 -0.9 0004

5 0211 +1.9 0500 0831 -2.5

1253 1552 +2.0 1929 2137 -1.0 0005

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1356 1653 +2.1 2023 2235 -1.2 0006

7 0119 0418 +2.2 0720 1043 -2.7

1454 1747 +2.3 2110 2327 -1.5 0007

8 0223 0518 +2.4 0828 1142 -2.7

1546 1837 +2.4 2152 0008

9 0019 -1.7 0322 0618 +2.6

0931 1242 -2.7 1635 1924 +2.4 0009

10 0111 -1.9 0418 0716 +2.7

1030 1338 -2.6 1720 2005 +2.4 0010

11 0200 -2.1 0514 0810 +2.7

1128 1428 -2.5 1802 2043 +2.3 0011

12 0244 -2.2 0608 0901 +2.6

1224 1513 -2.2 1841 2119 +2.2 0012

13 0032 0326 -2.3 0701 0950 +2.4

1319 1557 -1.9 1917 2155 +2.0 13

14 0108 0408 -2.2 0753 1042 +2.1

1414 1644 -1.6 1951 2233 +1.8 0014

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JanuarySee PropTalk’s Boat Show

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15 Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter seminar 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The first of the Annapolis Maritime Mu-seum’s 12-week 2009 Maritime Seminar Series, at the newly renovated McNasby’s Oyster Company. The series will cover a range of fascinating topics commemorating Annapolis’ unique heritage. Speaker James Cheevers, Associate Director and Senior Curator of the USNA Museum, will present USNA’s. $60 for the series; $10 per seminar. amaritime.org

15 Chesapeake Futures 7 p.m. St. Michaels. Author Jack Greer

kicks off the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s series of discussions on the chal-lenges faced by the Bay in the 21st century. $12 for members; $15 for non-members. (410) 745-2916, cbmm.org

15 Clean Marina Roundtable 10 a.m. to noon. This short session

in Annapolis will allow you to meet the program staff and talk with managers of Clean Marinas near you. Operators of certified Clean Marinas are invited to attend a roundtable and network with those considering joining the program. Contact Donna Morrow to receive an invitation: [email protected].

16 samuel supplee (s. s.) Rabl, Author of Boatbuilding in Your

own Backyard, dies in Baltimore, 1962

17 Chesapeake Lighthouses 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calvert

Marine Museum, Solomons. Calling all lighthouse lovers! Reps from the Balti-more Lightship, Cape Henry Light, Cove Point Lighthouse, and Point Lookout will be there, along with Henry Gonzalez, VP of the U.S. Lighthouse Society. calvertmarinemuseum.com

17 Winter Wild Fowl Walk 8:30 to 10 a.m. Smithsonian

Environmental Research Center, Edge-water, MD. Spy and identify waterfowl wintering in the coves and nooks of the Rhode River. $4. BYOB (bring your own binoculars). (301) 238-2723, serc.si.edu

17-18 diesel Engine Class This popular two-day

hands-on class is offered by Annapolis School of Seamanship. Learn about operating theory, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting and repair skills. For other classes this January, call (410) 263-8848, or visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

20-Feb1 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Atlantic

Sands Hotel, Lewes, DE. Entering its 18th year, the Plunge Festival includes an ice sculpting contest; a 5K Run/Walk to the Plunge; a chili contest; fun for kids, including decorating a bear; and a post-Plunge party, complete with hotdogs and chili, great big cookies, and the toe-tapping sounds of Greg Mack and his Polar Bear Band. The actual Plunge will be February 1 at 1 p.m. plungede.org

21 Blue Wind Art show/Wine tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Art from Tim

Scheirer, appetizers, and wine at Blue Wind Gourmet in California, MD. $10. Proceeds benefit the Calvert Marine Museum in Solo-mons. (410) 346-2042 x17

21 special Preview of Baltimore Boat show 6 to 9 p.m. Be among the

first to experience Sailfest Baltimore, 500 powerboats, the Affordability Pavilion, the Take Me Fishing Center, the Green Boating Zone, and more! Live music, silent auction, and cash bar. All proceeds go to the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. $20. baltimoreboatshow.com

21-Feb 18 Winter Lunches in

shady side Each Wednesday, the Shady Side (MD) Rural Heritage Society’s Winter Luncheon Series features engaging speakers as well as homemade soups, specialty breads, beverages, and desserts at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum. Learn J. T. Craw-ford’s take on the Bay and beyond, go green with Julie Erickson, see Shady Side lifestyles with Patricia N. Gross, enjoy all things oyster by Chris Judy, and take the family for Barry Kessler’s fishing fun. Each lunch runs $15. (410) 267-0654, shadysidemuseum.org


The second of the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s 12-week 2009 Maritime Seminar Series, at the newly renovated McNasby’s Oyster Company. Dr. Stuart Walker, a leg-endary small-boat racer, Annapolis Maritime Hall of Fame member, and founder of the Severn SA, will discuss the boom in sailboat racing in Annapolis since the 1950s. $60 for the series, $10 per seminar. amaritime.org

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23-25 Watermen’s Expo Ocean City (MD)

Convention Center. The annual East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition features the waterman of the year competition, cook-offs, seminars, boat and fishing gear, exhibits, duck- and goose-calling competitions, and a chance to win a pickup truck or a Chesapeake work-boat. Convention Center. Call for times. (800) 421-9176, marylandwatermen.com

24 Gold Is discovered at sutter’s Mill Near the once sleepy

town of sacramento, 1848 Good news for greedy pirates on the Bay.

24 Junior Chefs Rockfish Cookoff Ocean City (MD) Convention

Center. Chefs ages 11 to 17 years celebrate Maryland rockfish starting at 10:30 a.m. during the East Coast Junior Watermen’s Show, now in its 10th year. Winning recipes announced at 2 p.m. marylandwatermen.com

24 Maryland state Police Polar Bear Plunge Sandy Point State

Park, Annapolis. Join the thousands of warm-hearted souls who have donated their time and money to the tune of $6.6 million to benefit Special Olympics Mary-land by plunging into the Bay’s wintery waters. Now in its 13th year, the Plunga-Palooza fun includes multiple plunges, the crowning of Miss Polar Bear Plunge, live music, 98Rock’s “A Raven in a Pear Tree” Holiday Party, games, and the chance to hobnob with local luminaries. With $50 in pledges, Plungers get the official Polar Bear Plunge Sweatshirt, lunch, a photo, and bragging rights. Gates open at 8 a.m., plunges at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. plungemd.com

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26 virginia Rally for Clean Water Take a day to save the Bay! Join

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Annapolis Maritime Museum. Author Ginger Doyel, Over the Bridge, will profile many of Eastport’s memorable personalities. $10. amaritime.org

30-31 The Fly Fishing show Charlotte, NC. Exhibits,

demos, classes, and special guest speakers at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. flyfishingshow.com

31 Back Creek Bonfire and oyster Roast 5 to 8 p.m. BYOB. Oysters

(raw and roasted) will be served at this third annual event. Donations are welcome. The fun comes courtesy of the friends of the Annapolis Maritime Museum. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

31 The Ruby slipper show 8 p.m. There’s no place like home!

Concert at Ram’s Head benefits Habitat for Humanity constructing 14 units on Clay Street in Annapolis. $50 (tax- deductible). tickets.ramsheadonstage.com

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7 special olympics virginia Polar Plunge Between 6th and 9th Streets,

Virginia Beach. Since 1993, the festival has raised close to $4 million for Special Olympics Virginia. Enter the costume con-tests and take the Extreme Team challenge; you could win awards for the most money and the most plungers. The festival area opens at 10 a.m., and the actual Plunge is at 2:30 p.m. As always, EMS, police, and Navy dive teams from around the state will help keep plungers safe. polarplunge.com

12 Clean Marina Roundtable 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This short

session in Solomons will allow you to meet the program staff and talk to managers of Clean Marinas near you. Operators of certified Clean Marinas are invited to attend a roundtable and network with those considering joining the program. Contact Donna Morrow to receive an invitation: [email protected].

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28 Bay Books story time 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Smithsonian Environ-

mental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Marsh Morning (written by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Robert Noreika) will delight kids ages three to five with stories of the Chesapeake Bay’s creatures, ecosystems, and plants. They’ll also play a game and make a craft. $5 ahead of time; $8 walk-in. (301) 238-2723, serc.si.edu

28 Blue Wind Art show/Wine tasting 5 to 7 p.m. Art from Ann

Crain, appetizers, and wine at Blue Wind Gourmet in California, MD. $10. Proceeds benefit the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons. (410) 346-2042 x17

Seeing the light... Joan Kocen's work was among those on display at Blue Wind Gourmet in California, MD this winter to benefit the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons ((410) 346-2042 x17).

A lovely place to sit a spell... Mary Lou Troutman's work was among those on view at Blue Wind Gourmet in California, MD this January to benefit the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons ((410) 346-2042 x17).


14 Jazz Concert 8 p.m. The Main-stay, Rock Hall, MD. Amazing

jazz and pop with guitarist Frank Vignola, with Gary Mazzaroppi on bass and Vinny Raniolo on guitar. $20. mainstayrockhall.org

14-15 Basic Navigation and Piloting 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

14-15 Pasadena sportfishing 17th Annual Flea

Market/show 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Earleigh Heights Fire Hall, Severna Park, MD. Special items, antiques, hard-to-find items and replacement parts, 150 tables full of discounted items, custom-built rods and lures, charter boat captains, and fishing clubs. $3 each day. pasadenasportfishing.com

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16-20 Annapolis Restaurant Week Annapolis’ finest

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21 Rock Hall Expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rock Hall

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21-22 Marine Electrical system Basics 9 a.m.

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22-24 Yacht Brokers Association of

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28 Night in the Museum Gala 7 to 11 p.m. Havre de Grace

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28 saltwater Fishing Expo 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annapolis Elks

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Showtimes at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center at 4001 Coastal Highway (at 40th Street) are Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Now in its 56th year, the 2009 Balti-more Boat Show at the Baltimore Convention Center January 21-25

will feature fun in the form of hundreds of powerboats and countless exhibitors with the newest marine accessories and gadgets. The Discover Boating Center will help you do just that. The Affordability Pavilion will display boats that can be yours for less than $250 per month. The Take Me Fishing Center will have freshwater fishing demos with Jason Reynolds and other pro anglers. The all-new Green Boating Zone will showcase hybrid boats and eco-friendly accessories from West Marine.

In addition to seminars, kid-friendly activi-ties include appearances by SpongeBob Square Pants January 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 4000-gallon Fetch ‘N’ Fish” tank will be the focal point for demos by pro anglers, and you can take a close look at Miss GEICO, the world’s fastest racing boat fresh off her world championship. For rag haulers (we know you’re out there), SailFest will display the lat-est in sailboats, sailing gear, and seminars.

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Special preview NightThis year, in addition to getting first dibs on all the boats and gear at the Show, there are other good reasons to hit the Show on opening night. For starters, proceeds from the Baltimore Boat Show’s Special Preview Night January 21 will benefit the Wish-A-Fish Foundation, which hosts fun fishing trips for special needs kids and their families. You’ll also get to enjoy live music, a silent auction, and a cash bar from 6 to 9 p.m., and receive a complimentary return ticket to the show. Tickets for this year’s Special Preview Night are $20 per person and can be purchased at baltimoreboatshow.com.

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Bart Hiltabidle of Whalertown at the 2006 show. Photo by Joe Evans


Congratulations to us. We survived the holidays—if barely. We are proud that we have not yet fallen

into the Slough of Despond over winter. “Plus,” we cajole ourselves, “the days are getting longer.”

But now, it’s full-blown January, a drear month, poor dear. All this sleet and snow is good for the aquifer, but our hearts pine—the sad truth is that sun and fun on the water are months away.

Which is why we are in downtown Balti-more, crowding into the Convention Center to ogle acres of fiberglass, miles of cordage, and tons of stainless—molded, spun, and extruded, all to fulfill our primordial hearts’ desire to loll in the water.

The folks who put on the boat show know this. Count the number of seconds between surrendering your ticket and espying the first image of a scant-ily clad human cavorting in water under a bright summer sky. Then lose yourself in the dream.

And when you tire of fingering the toys, when you want to escape the glaring light and cavernous spaces, you’re in luck, because the Convention Center is a short block away from the water. A micro-fix to be sure given the season, but it is water.

To get out of the building, wend your way east to the causeway to the Hyatt. For those of you with acrophobia, don’t miss the glass elevator that drops down to the lobby. Once street side, hang a right and walk along the promenade. Quick feet make warm feet. In front of you you’ll see the Science Center, and beyond it, across Key Highway, Federal Hill. For those of you from out of town, Federal Hill is not a movie set, nor was it man made. The hill

was there when John Smith sailed up the Patapsco River in 1608, a notable landmark responsible for the Patapsco’s first name, Bolus Flu, which can be loosely translated as, “Lump River.”

Federal Hill has a storied history, from 17th-century ship lookout to Civil War encampment where Union soldiers trained their canons on the South-sympathizing city.

In addition to its awesome view, Federal Hill is home to the statues of men who led Baltimore’s victory over the British at Ft. McHenry during the War of 1812. History buffs will get a charge at Fort McHenry, just a short car ride away. The writing on

some of the monuments has worn away, a reminder that even fame cannot weather time. We read the list of seven major battles Major General Sam Smith fought in—from Long Island to the Battle of Baltimore in 1814—and we understand how his face got so worn and craggy.

If there is a breeze, you will feel it up on the hill. Head down the far (east) corner of the slope toward the Rusty Scupper. If you missed your jog today, and it’s not too icy, you can caper down the 40-degree face of the hill. For the less ambitious, there’s a sidewalk.

Cross back over Key Highway toward the water, and if you are not frozen through yet, stop in the memorial to the first Pride of Bal-timore that sank in a squall in 1986. Standing under the canted mast, we read the haunting words Captain Elsaesser wrote in his log one week before he was lost with three of his crew: “What lies ahead is unknown—a source of mystery and apprehension. Perhaps

the allure of the sailing life—always mov-ing, always changing, always wondering what the next passage will be like and what we will discover at the other end.”

I’ve read this passage a dozen times, and I’m always mesmerized by it. Especially today, coming from the toy-filled boat show, it adds another dimension to the sun-and-fun of boating. Whether day-sailing or delivering a yacht across the pond, boating is about discovery. Every time we leave the dock, we cast off into the unknown.

Once the cold has permeated your reverie, you’ll be glad that the Rusty Scup-per is close at hand. The dining room is at

water’s edge and has a cormorant’s eye view of the harbor. It looks pretty tidy, but Karyn the host-

ess assures me the dress code is shirt, shoes, and wallet. She recommends the crab cake for lunch.

That’s Plan A. Plan B is for the funkier of taste. Exit the Hill at the southeast corner, walk down Key Highway several blocks (roughly 10 minutes of brisk walk-ing) to Little Havana. The décor here is salty rough—todo Cubano. The outside is painted coral and baby blue, colors you can get away with in the Caribbean. We sit under the handsome visage of Castro who looks both dashing and kindly, despite the evidence of capitalistic maritime frivolity on display through the glass doors. (Come back in summer when the doors are open.) Proprietor Ronnie Prochoren recommends the Cuban Sandwich and the Masitas de Puerco Fritas. They are both excellent; the pork tips in cilantro and lime are to die for. Don’t drink too many of the Resurrection microbrews—it’s a hike back.

Baltimore–Beyond the Boat Showby Stephanie Stone

Karyn the hostess at the Rust Scupper assures me the dress code is shirt, shoes, and wallet.

Gun play at Fort McHenry, Federal Hill, Baltimore. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

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Plan C is to bag Federal Hill and take the water taxi to Fells Point and go to Bertha’s—as in “Eat Bertha’s Mussels.” It’s a short walk from the foot of Broadway—check out the Moran tugboats tied up along the pier. Opened in 1972, Bertha’s is origi-nal Fells Point. It’s real wharf as opposed to the Gucci funk of most of the new pubs. Check out the 1930s one-man speedboat behind the bar. Try the mussels, or if you need warming up, proprietor Laura Norris’s shepherd pie. And Bertha’s Best Bitter.

The water taxi is arguably THE way to see the Harbor. It costs nine dollars for an all-day pass. Be sure to get your hand stamped so you can get back on. From the boat show, exit through the Hyatt, cross Light Street, and catch the water taxi at Harbor Place next to the USS Constella-tion, the last U. S. Navy sailing warship. Call (800) 658-8947 to time the next arrival. Or, if you walk around to the Rusty Scupper—with or without the Federal Hill junket—you can pick up the taxi brochure in the marina office. (I’ll bet the marina folks will let you wait in the office where it is WARM. The taxi has some heaters, too.) The taxi takes a circular route around the Inner Harbor stops, so if you ride over to Fells Point, you’ll see new sights on the way back.

If you’re not so happy about the ori-enteering aspect of Plans A through C, consider Plan D. Cross Pratt Street to the north, and trade the cavernous expanse and glaring lights of the convention hall for the intimate scale and amber light of the Wharf Rat. Resident brew master Stephen Jones has been perfecting his Oliver brews for nine years. Originally from England, Ste-phen says he was working toward his Ph.D. in biochemistry when he discovered that he “preferred the more practical aspects of the science.” Today, he has 18 microbrews in various stages of burbling in the basement. You can look down on some of the vats as you drink the beer.

Whether you ride or hike or just sit and muse, there’s lots of watery stuff to do at the Harbor, with lots of boats there by you. Not a bad way to spend a day while you wait for the real thing.

About the Author: Stephanie Stone has been a steady columnist covering the Bal-timore and Northern Bay waterfronts for PropTalk’s sister publication SpinSheet for many years. Please send your Northern Bay story ideas and comments to [email protected].


How Things WorkCourses for owners, amateurs, and professionals to help you understand your boat are available and well-presented, if you know where to find them.

The Annapolis school of seamanship in Annapolis provides an ever-expanding curriculum of courses including the essential basics for boat owners in topics such as marine diesel engine systems, marine electrical systems, navigation, weather, and three levels of boating safety—basic boat safety, safety at sea, and a first aid/CPR/advanced ocean medical course.

The school has recently opened up a U.S. Coast Guard-approved captain’s license course, which teaches, tests, and qualifies mariners for the master mariner’s license up to 100 tons. The great thing about the 80-hour course is that you will achieve a certificate while avoiding the Coast Guard’s hellacious written exam, which has been the bane of many prospective captains’ quests to become licensed. The Coast Guard has approved the Annapolis School’s testing, which is somewhat more pertinent to the required skill set and therefore easier to retain and regurgitate—annapolisschoolofsea-manship.com.

Diesel DorkFamed diesel guru, Chris oliver sr. has been offering his Don’t Be a Diesel Dork class in various venues for about a decade. The two-day seminar provides marine diesel engine owners a deep look into the workings and potential troubles with these power plants. Oliver provides insight from his 40 years as a diesel mechanic and marine surveyor to help boaters gain confidence and the abilities to prevent or solve engine failures.

So far, two Diesel Dork classes sponsored by the Downtown Sailing Center in Balti-more are scheduled for February 28-March 1 and March 28-29—downtownsailing.org or (410) 727-0722 or [email protected].

ABYC - not just for the pros anymore:The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) sets the industry standards for boat design, construction, and repair; and it offers certifications for technicians in such disci-plines as composite boat construction, diesel engine systems, gasoline engine systems, marine electrical systems, marine corrosion, refrigeration, and A/C systems.

ABYC presents basic seminars, which are offered on a limited basis to non-professionals on topics such as electrical troubleshooting, basic diesel engine operation and analysis, and marine electrical systems.

ABYC also operates the Westlawn Insti-tute of Marine Technology, which offers a correspondence curriculum in yacht design and construction, a great challenge for dream-ers and extreme do-it-yourself types— abycinc.org.

Becoming an OfficerIn addition to the previously-mentioned Annapolis School of Seamanship captain’s course, there are other solid options for earning your Coast Guard captain’s license. The license is a requirement for anyone who intends to carry passengers for hire. The Coast Guard considers any exchange of value as payment for a boat ride, and thus requires that the person at the helm be qualified and certified. That means that the organized pay-ment of something as simple as a six-pack of beverages constitutes payment and so requires that the “captain” be licensed.

A framed parchment that acknowledges your ability to pass the Coast Guard’s comprehensive seafaring requirements and tricky exam is also a cool thing to display on a varnished bulkhead, and it provides comfort to your passengers as well.

Captain Ken daniel and his cadre of instructors offer a highly-regarded course out of R&D Marine Supply in Cambridge, MD throughout the year. As with other captain’s courses, the curriculum prepares students for the requirements of a master’s license or the entry-level Operator of Uninspected Passen-ger Vessel (OUPV) or six-pack license. The OUPV ticket is called the six-pack, because it limits commercial activity to a maximum of six passengers, and it also refers to the minimal extent of the exchange of values that define a commercial trip. Master’s tickets allow for the commercial operation of larger vessels in a greater range of waters depending on the experience of the captain measured in time and tonnage. For course information and dates, go to chartercapt.com or call Captain Daniel at (410) 228-0674.

Reading, Writing, Rocking, and Rolling

Maritime Learning in 2009Elective learning is not just for nerds anymore. Nor is it reserved for cold winter months when it used to seem like there was not much else to do. Year-round learning is fun, and the options along the Chesapeake Bay's shores for becoming a more complete and capable mariner are broad.

by Joe Evans


www.AnnapolisSchoolofSeamanship.com(410) 263-8848 • (866) 369-2248

Learn from experienced industry professionals in a varietyofmarine disciplines.Visit our website formore courses andclass dates.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register on the web or by phone.

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Boating SafetyIn 2007 the State of Virginia enacted a law requiring boating safety education for any-one operating a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) with an engine of 10 hp or greater. The requirements phase in over eight years beginning last year with PWC operators that

are younger than 21 years old. By 2016, all powerboaters regardless of age must meet the state’s requirements. Why wait? Become a safer boater now before the Old Dominion makes you get certified.

Acceptable courses include any that are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (nasbla.org) such as the free BoatU.S. online course or the various courses offered by local Power Squadrons and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. You can also become legal by passing an equivalency exam or by holding a valid U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s License.

Other time-tested course pro-grams are offered by traveling schools such as the 3-B's Captain's school, Mariner's school, Nautical school, and sea school with class and testing sessions along the Eastern Seaboard, Gulf Coast, and Great Lakes—captainsschool.com, marinersschool.com, nauticalschool.com, seaschool.com.

The tidewater Community Col-lege in Norfolk also offers courses and testing for the OUPV license and the upgrade to a 100-ton masters license at the Hampton Roads Maritime Training Center—(757) 822-1315, [email protected]. These courses range in price from $785 to $1250.

Building Your OwnOptions for learning to build your own boat are very good in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with museum-based boatbuilding and other Bay-related entertainment and enlightenment programs at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum (hdg-maritimemuseum.org), Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Mi-chaels (cbmm.org), Ruark Boatworks at the Richardson Maritime Museum in Cambridge, MD (richardsonmu-seum.org), and Calvert Marine Mu-seum in Solomons (calvertmarinemu-seum.com). The Mariners' Museum in Newport News does not offer boat-building classes at this time, but its schedule of school-based programs, distance learning, and self-guided experiences exceed anything you will find this side of Mystic, CT.

Finally, the wood-stitchers at Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapo-lis (the world’s most prolific producer of home-build boat kits) offers classes to help their customers get going with the fine art of turning wooden panels, fiberglass, epoxy, varnish, and sweat into something fun to paddle. It’s worth a look—clcboats.com.


Hosted by Prince George's Community College at the Largo Md. Campus on

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OUPV Test given by TrueCourse Captain’s School • Saturday Mar 14 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Virginia accepts certain classroom and online courses including the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Skills and Seamanship Course taught in six to 13 sessions, USCG Auxiliary’s Boat-ing Safely Course, the U.S. Power Squadron’s (USPS) seven-session Public Boating Course, Boat Virginia’s six- to nine-hour course, and America’s Boat-ing Course, which may be taken in the classroom or carried away for home study with a final exam administered by the USPS or the USCG Auxiliary.

A comprehensive schedule of classes in Virginia is listed on the Virginia Department of Game and Inland

Fisheries site—dgif.virginia.gov/boating/education/classes. Or you may call (800) 245-BOAT.

In Maryland, anyone born after July 1, 1972 must possess a certificate of boating safety education to drive a motorized vessel in state waters.

Maryland does not accept online cer-tification. However, classroom oppor-tunities taught by the natural Resources Police, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the U.S. Power Squadrons are ubiqui-tous. Check for convenient dates and locations at dnr.state.md.us/boating/safety or call the DNR Police Safety Educa-tion Division at (410) 643-8502.

Show StoppersBoat shows are excellent venues for picking up some extra information. Like many shows, the Baltimore Boat Show at the Baltimore Conven-tion Center January 21-25 promises to host a seminar series including such topics as circum-navigating the DelMarVa Peninsula, Cruising the Virgin Islands, docking fundamentals, marine weather interpretation, exploring the Florida Keys, managing the ICW, and onboard comput-ing. Go to baltimoreboatshow.com for details.

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Maritime Learning in 2009 continued...


Tall Tales of the Chesapeake and Beyond

W e’re not on our boats, but we can at least talk about being on the water. The Windjammers of the Chesapeake’s

winter lecture series continues at the Severn School in Severna Park, MD. On February 7, Karen Mitchell and Don Backe from CRAB will describe racing and sailing for the physically challenged. Our series ends on March 7, with the world-class solo racer Miranda Merron. (410) 533-4396, windjammers-chesapeake.org

—by Leah Duer Alfriend

Liquid Lifestyle Laws

T he winds are howling, and the tempera-ture is dropping, but the Jewish Navy continues to enjoy the warmth generated

by the camaraderie at our monthly off-season events. December was the kick-off event for our annual Speaker-Luncheon Series. Members came away with a greater understanding and apprecia-tion for the role of a Riverkeeper. Chris Trum-bauer, the West/Rhode Riverkeeper, provided tips on what we can all do to improve the health of the Bay. Members devoted the latter part of the month to celebrating Hanukkah with family and friends and being grateful that we do not have to re-gift fruitcakes. On January 11, members heard about legislative matters that affect boating on the Bay. Each year, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) ensures that state legislators support issues that affect the marine industry. Susan Zellers, executive director of MTAM, gave members an opportunity to share our concerns about boating issues that could be improved through legislation. [email protected]

—by Adiva Sotzsky

Club notesGoing South Fast

C ruising down I-95 with two kids in an overstuffed sedan is not my idea of typical holiday fare. But, as I write this, that is what is happening, thanks in large part to the largess of my friends at PropTalk Magazine and our wintery weather. This year, to get to warmer climates, we’re making an eight-hour run south to Myrtle Beach and the Wild Dunes on the Isle

of Palms near Charleston, SC. Like many people, the holidays were a blur of frenzied activity, way too much planning and food, and fitful sleeps with early wakeups. So, it’s a good time to get a break, take time out, and get a grip on what’s left of our sanity. Luckily, Santa produced a dual-headrest DVD player to appease our small seat-bound travelers, and my husband Jim packed his laptop. After pulling this trip together two days shy of Christmas, Jim made some calculations based on his threshold of pain (read: cabin fever and the need for warm weather). Divide the number of degrees change upward in temperature by the number of hours in the car. If the result is less than one, the trip just isn’t worth it. We had counted on gaining at least 24 degrees. We reached that goal (50 degrees) mid-way through North Carolina the day after Christmas. As for our boat sitting in her icy slip, Santa also delivered a cruising guide for 2009, marine speakers for her flybridge, and the promise of a davit system, so we can dinghy on the Bay while we cruise. Happy trails to you and yours.

—Ruth Christie/[email protected]

Above, Viola McAvey of the Back Creek YC (BCYC) took this festive shot, among others, from the balcony of the Waterfront Mar-riott during EYC’s Lighted Boat Parade December 13 in Annapolis Harbor. We celebrated the parade’s 26th anniversary, while enjoying drinks and appetizers followed by pork tenderloin, salad, rolls, and dessert, and cheering on our club entry, a Christmas scene depicted on Colin and Christine Soucy’s Albin 36-foot trawler, Cruise Clear-ance. We will hold another of our monthly Midweek Events Janu-ary 14, and during our annual Commodore Ball January 24, we will install new officers and host a silent auction. gobcyc.com

—by Otto Hetzel

I n November, the Bodkin YC at the mouth of the Patapsco River began phase two of a two-year reconstruc-

tion project. The 270-foot-long south façade bulkhead and two piers were re-placed this past spring. The second phase will replace the remainder of the club’s bulkheads (500 feet) along Bodkin Creek and Perry Cove as well as the pier in front of the clubhouse. All improvements will be completed early in 2009. “With better piers and wider slips, we’re able to bring in new members who add to our fun,” says commodore Will McCracken. “There’s something going on all the time

at the club, and we have a great group of active boaters who keep their boats at a beautiful property in a very centralized location on the Northern Bay.”

Members did most of the work on a major interior facelift in 2008, which in-volved a new roof, interior paint, ceiling, and carpets. The club operates without paid staff, with all members supporting day-to-day operations and improvements to the club harbor and facilities, which include a picnic pavilion and a parade ground with a waterfront view of Bodkin Creek. (301) 259-0786, bodkinyachtclub.com

—by Tom Allen

Bodkin YC Gets a Facelift


Seven seas Cruising Association (SSCA) members are exploring ways to encourage more power

cruisers to join the fun. Almost one in 10 members are cruisers aboard trawlers and other powerboats. SSCA now boasts more than 4500 members, who cruise all over the world. Members receive a monthly 48-page newsletter containing detailed, current, worldwide cruising informa-tion written for and by members. Five years the Bulletin can be accessed and

downloaded online, indexed and search-able by topic and cruising area. SSCA’s online Marine Equipment Survey has a boatload of information about what works and what doesn’t. At SSCA’s Discussion Board, you can get a quick answer to just about anything pertaining to cruising and boats, with on-the-spot knowledge about many ports in North America and around the world. All social get-togethers (“Gams”) and regional meetings are open to everyone. ssca.org

—by Barbara Theisen

CLUBNOTES

Throughout the Seven Seas Cruising Association’s 56-year history, members have shared their adventures on the world’s seas and oceans. In 2008, the following members received awards and recognitions during the annual Gam in Melbourne, FL: circumnavigator Noel Marshall (left), who passed away a few months before the award presentation; cruising weather reporter Don Anderson; cruising hosts Steve and Kay Van Slyke; humanitarians Jim and Kyoto Bandy; environmentalists Karen Earnshaw and Cary Evarts; humanitarians Henk and Nelleke Meuzelaar, medical volunteer Dr. Burger Zapf; 17 members who circumnavigated; and 64 members who crossed an ocean.

The World Is Their Oyster

Beyond Busy

I n 2009, usCG Auxiliary Flotilla 62 (F62) out of Deltaville, VA will continue teaching boater safety classes

and visit the Middlesex Elementary School with Coastie. Members will be on hand for the many area expos, festivals, parades, and more. We will continue to count crab pots for the Virginia Institute of Marine Sci-ence, check aids to navigation, and conduct eight Vessel Examination days at local marinas this spring.

—by Michele Hutton

It’s All About the Prizes... Or So It Seems

T he first meeting of 2009 of the Pasadena sportfishing Group took place January 12 at the

Earleigh Heights Fire Hall in Severna Park, MD. Our guest speaker, Captain Joe Bielawski, skipper of The Ancient Mariner, talked about offshore trolling and tech-niques on rigging and catching fish. Mem-bers enjoyed refreshments, prizes, a 50/50 to benefit this year’s Kid’s Fishing Derbies,

November 7-8 brought USCG Auxiliaries from Division 054 to the Urbanna Oyster Festival to pro-mote boater safety. As always, Coastie entertained the kids. In its 51st year, the two-day festival saw crowds of nearly 75,000 people. Members from F62, F33, F3-10, F63, and F67 staffed the Public Affairs booth; and staff from F62 and F33 provided water-based patrols. Next year’s Oyster Festival Education Day will bring festival resources to local schools in cooperation with the Legacy program ([email protected]).

gift certificates from Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle, and hats and shirts. Our meetings are free and open to the public. pasadenasportfishing.com

—by Paul Coakley

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Albemarle Boat Owners Online albemarleboatowners.comAlbin Cruisers [email protected] Owners Group albinowners.comAnnapolis Sail and Power Squadron aspsmd.orgBack Creek Yacht Club gobcyc.comBlack Boaters Association of the Chesapeake Bay [email protected] Area Professional Captains Association capca.netChesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Association [email protected] Bay Grady White Club geocities.com/cbgradyclubChesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association cbgboa.orgChesapeake Bay Power Boat Association cbpba.comChesapeake Bay Sabre Association cbsa-sabre.comChesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association cbyca.orgChesapeake C-Dory Club c-brats.comChesapeake Mainship Group groups.yahoo.com/group/chesapeakemainshipgroupChesapeake Outdoor Group chesapeakeoutdoor.orgChesapeake Paddlers Association cpakayaker.comChesapeake Women Anglers chesapeakewomenanglers.orgChesapeake Yacht Club chesapeakeyachtclub.comClassic Yacht Club of America classicyachtclub.orgClub Sea Ray clubsearay.comCoastal Conservation Association Maryland ccamd.orgCoastal Conservation Association Virginia ccavirginia.orgCrabtowne Skiers, Inc. crabtowne-skiers.orgCruising Rally Association carib1500.com

Delaware River Power Squadron uspsd5.org/squadrons/delaware_river.htmlDown East Cruising Club [email protected] Sail and Power Squadron uspsdundalk.orgEastern Shore Anglers Club esanglersclub.orgElk River Yacht Club elkryc.comHampton Roads Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/hamptonroadsHatteras 1510 Club hatteras1510club.comHatteras LRC Club hatteraslrc.comHerring Bay Yacht Club hbyc.orgJewish Navy jewishnavy.orgKent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.htmlKrogen Cruisers [email protected] Calvert Yacht Club geocities.com/lcyc.geoLord Nelson Victory Tug Owner’s Association lnvt.wikidot.comLyman Boat Owners Association lboa.netMain Line Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/mainlineMarine Trawler Owners Association, Chesapeake Bay Cruisers mtoa.netMaryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association mssa.netMaryland Yacht Club mdyc.orgMiles River Sail and Power Squadron mrsps.orgMSSA Annapolis Chapter mssaannapolis.comMSSA Frederick County Chapter mssafrederick.comMSSA Northern Bay Chapter mssanorthernbay.comMSSA Susquehanna Chapter 23 [email protected] River Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/nansemond

Norfolk Anglers Club norfolkanglersclub.comNorth East River Yacht Club neryc.comNortheast River Power Squadron [email protected] Neck Sail and Power Squadron [email protected] Virginia Sail & Power Squadron nvsps.orgPasadena Sportfishing Group pasadenasportfishing.comPatapsco River Power Squadron patapscoriverpowersquadron.orgPortsmouth Anglers Club portsmouthanglersclub.comPotomac River Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/potomacRichmond Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/richmondRockville Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/rockvilleSeafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis seafarersyc.comSilverton Owners Club silvertonclub.comSolomons Island Yacht Club solomonsislandyc.comSouth Harbor Yacht Club shycmd.tripod.comSouth River Ski Club southriverskiclub.netStingray Harbour Yacht Club stingrayhyc.comSue Island Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/sueislandTidewater Grady White Club [email protected]. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 6 [email protected] Chesapeake Ski Club ucskiclub.orgUpper Chesapeake Yacht Club groups.msn.com/ucyc/ucyc.msnwVirginia Coastal Fly Anglers vcfa.orgWaterway Radio and Cruising Club waterwayradio.netWilmington Sail and Power Squadron wilmingtonpowersquadron.orgWindjammers of the Chesapeake windjammers-chesapeake.org


A s I write this in early December, long before you read it, Mike is driving south. He’s within 100

miles or so of our home aboard Hermione after spending Thanksgiving with my fam-ily 1300 miles to the north. I’m still up in Cazenovia, NY, which is where the weath-er announcers usually point when they talk about lake effect snow. This week is no exception. The dogs and I will be driving back south within the next two weeks if we can get out of the driveway and the lovely lane on which I bought a smaller house to provide a home for some of my furniture

and a base for northern commitments. It’s snowed almost every day since we arrived here two days before Thanksgiving.

My reading material of choice while I’m here trying to compress months of business and family commitments into a couple of weeks is the 2009 Waterway Guide, sent thoughtfully to us by owner/publisher Jack Dozier after I e-mailed him about Her-mione’s splendid new home in Eau Gallie, FL, just north of Melbourne. The Eau Gallie Yacht Club Marina, railway (The Boat Shed), and village are just as nice as the guide described them. But Conchy

Joe’s, which would have been our home port pub, has closed its doors, thus leaving Eau Gallie and us disappointingly publess. There is, however, a great little crab joint, serving real Chesapeake-style blue crabs within a couple of blocks of the marina.

Since I won’t be back on Hermione, or even heading back south, before the next PropTalk deadline, I thought I’d write a little about our boating philosophy. As giveaways and promotional tools at boat shows and marinas where we are often bombarded with visitors, we pass out lami-nated Hermione bookmarks. Beneath the

The continuing story of the travels of Jody Reynolds, Captain Mike Wright, their two dogs, and Fred, a well-behaved fake parrot, on Hermione, their 1925 57-foot Elco— Editor.

Hermione Down South

by Jody Reynolds


illustration of our lovely pile of wood is one of the more famous quotes from Kenneth Grahame’s wonderful book, The Wind in the Willows, a classic every boater should own:

“There is nothing – absolutely noth-ing – half as much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

The book, peopled by a fascinating as-sortment of river critters, depicts a wonder-ful perspective on life and love of the water in general and rivers in particular. While overused, that quote is what separates the true boater from the pretender. Whether a stinkpotter or a stickboater, it defines those who live and breathe boats and boating. People like us read about boats when we can’t be on them, dream of voyages when we are not voyaging, and make firm plans to go cruising soon.

We’re the people who would prefer to be roaming around a boatyard (a large part of any true boater’s existence) than living the soft life in a comfortable house sur-rounded by friends, family, and a beautiful yard. Mike and I are blessed with nice places to live, and wonderful friends and family. And yet, much as we cherish those people and places, our hearts and souls belong to the water.

Mike and I could each write a book, “Boatyards I have known.” I agonized over picking a place to spend this winter. I read between the lines of all the waterway guides and remembered the things I’d heard about Eau Gallie. But it was the set-ting and the boatyard that really caught my attention. I feel sorry for people who are content docking their boats at some mam-moth ugly marina, when the marina life is such a major part and joy of boating.

We had initially planned to cruise this winter, but Hermione needs some main-tenance, and we are biting the bullet to install a real stove, and new/better AC/DC refrigeration to make us less dock-dependent. Eau Gallie and the wonderful Boat Shed offer the perfect setting for working on the boat as well as enjoying the perpetual wildlife show that surrounds our aft deck. We’ll do a little cruising, but our goal right now is to renew her interior trim. Hermione has extensive wood rib-bing and white painted walls and ceilings, which make her interior light, airy, and less formal than the later Elcos with their dark, varnished trim work.

It would be a lie to say we prefer dock-ing to cruising, but we’re in a wonderful place where the dogs are happy, and we look forward to some cruising over the winter and the ever-incredible trip north in the spring.

We need to get serious about making Hermione earn her living. We didn’t want to do it until she was ready and reliable, and until I’d introduced Mike to the St. Lawrence River. Many people who have toured our boat at boat shows and marinas have suggested we accept contributions. I’m not really comfortable with that, although we have considered putting a tin cup in a visible location. We aren’t really suited to what they call “term charters.” Hermione is too narrow to offer luxurious accommodations for guest quarters and spacious sleeping accommodations.

Starting next summer, we will of-fer historical charters, river cruises, hotel excursions, and boat cruises around the 1000 Islands. Guests can tour on Hermi-one, but we will make arrangements for them to stay at nice hotels along the river, in Kingston, and Gananoque, Ontario, and along the Rideau Canal, which offers stunning scenery between the St. Lawrence and Ottawa. We can offer a variety of cruises, including afternoon teas, wedding settings, and nature cruises, but first we need to finish our website. We get so many enthusiastic visitors that we might offer an opportunity for some to relax on our aft deck with a glass of champagne or a frosty beer in exchange for a modest fee to sup-port Hermione’s upkeep.

Mike has thought of providing virtual charters, using a webcam to share our adventures. I’ve thought of doing videos of the dogs, our constant entertainment. Speaking of which, Shelby, our Dalmatian dolphin spotter, has yet to figure out mana-tees, which swim past our boat in pairs in the warm brackish waters of Eau Gallie’s protected harbor.

I know that people actually read the drivel I write each month, because every time we pull into a new marina we meet people who have read about us and our travels. So, if you have an idea that could help us keep this lovely relic going, please send it to us.

You can reach me at [email protected], or Mike at [email protected]. You are also welcome to enjoy the devel-opment of our nowhere-near-complete website, hermionecharters.com. Completing

the text is my first priority once I’m back aboard and home again on Hermione.

About the Author: Jody Reynolds is a life-long mariner who has converted from sailing to what she terms the “really dark side, antique wooden motoryachts.” Hermione is owned by Misty Rivers, Ltd., with the inten-tion of running historic charters to give an-tique boating enthusiasts a taste of the yachts of the 1920s. Captain Mike Wright is a yacht surveyor with a 100-ton masters license.

Editor’s Note: Two days before Christmas, Jody sent us a note: “We rolled into Vero Beach yesterday afternoon, and a guy dinghies up to the boat and wants to do a charter with us up the Hudson and Erie Canal next spring. He’s totally serious. He’s seen us here in Vero, in Eau Gallie, in Chesapeake City, and in PropTalk. Merry Christmas.”

Hermione at her new home in Eau Gal-lie Yacht Basin... where the people are friendly, the laundry is close... and dogs make friends.

Photo by Laura Adams

Photo courtesy of the Mariners' Museum


B igger doesn’t mean better, at least not at the International Small Craft Center at the Mariners’ Museum

in Newport News, VA. `Here, it’s the craftsmanship, purpose, and history behind a vessel that make it impressive.

The roster at the Small Craft Center is eclectic—to the umpteenth degree. In fact, the 17,500-square-foot exhibition space, which opened in 2003, is organized into thematic sections in an effort to best reflect the diversity of the Center’s unique residents. The museum’s chief curator, Lyles Forbes, says craft collections are typi-cally regional or national in scope, but the Small Craft Center is truly an international showcase. “Through understanding the dif-ferent environments, shapes, materials, and cultures of the craft,” says Forbes, “visitors start to create their own encyclopedia of things.”

And it’s a thick encyclopedia that spans the time and geography of the collection, which includes hybrid boats, drift boats, skiffs, canoes, whaleboats, and classic wooden Chris-Craft runabouts. Nationali-ties represented include the United States, the Netherlands, Portugal, Egypt, and the Congo. The spectrum is obvious, but what’s surprising to the average visitor is to learn which boat matches with which country and with which story. Sound intriguing? Here's a brief sampling:

A 38-foot Alaskan umiak, made from seven walrus hides—Conservators are cur-rently repairing a section of the hull. (The Center features a special section where visi-tors can watch the progress of boats under repair.) The vessel was once used for whale hunts and to move Alaskan villages south for the summer.

April Fool, a sailboat of sorts, measuring in at six feet long, five feet wide, construct-ed of marine plywood and lead—Complet-

ed in 1966, the boat (more of a floating box with the trappings of a traditional sailboat) and its owner made three attempts to cross the Atlantic, and finally succeeded in 1968. The owner relied on numerous copies of Readers Digest to pass the time, an Evinrude to navigate the troublesome winds off the African coast, and buckling up to stay safe during choppy conditions. “It’s the only boat you’ll see with a Chevelle seatbelt,” explains Forbes.

A Windrider 16, a trimaran—The molded plastic hull was made in an oven and features a cup holder and controls to steer with one’s feet. Although it was built in the early 2000s, the boat’s principles of design (a narrow hull and floats for bal-ance) reach back 4000 years to craft used in Micronesia.

Number 47 in the collection, a hollow Hawaiian surfboard—Wisconsonite Tom Blake designed the board and had the plans published in Popular Science in 1941. The

Big History at the Small Craft Center

By Laura Adams

Big History at the Small Craft Centerby Laura Adams

Photo courtesy of the

Mariners' Museum

Photo by Laura Adams

Lyles Forbes, curator of the Small

Boat Center. Photo courtesy of

the Mariners' Museum


board features small bulkheads and weighs 150 pounds, surprisingly lighter than typi-cal Hawaiian planks. It was proposed to use the board as a life-saving device aboard commercial planes. The rider can steer the board by dragging a foot in the water.

A six-foot-long boat donated by the Coast Guard, used by a husband and wife to escape Cuba in 1966—The vessel is rigged with a lawnmower engine and offers barely enough room for two adults to sit. After three days of navigating the Florida Straits, Laurano Ricoy Inglesias and Consuelo Rivera Giz arrived at Alliga-tor Reef Light in the Florida Keys. Rivera giz, now a widow living in Brooklyn, NY, made a trip to the Small Craft Center with her daughter in May 2007, just three weeks after finally receiving her American citizenship, and received an overwhelm-ing response from visitors. According to Forbes, who spoke with Rivera Giz, “the

couple hated Castro and thought that they would have a better chance of survival if they tried to escape. If they were going to die, they would die free.”

A Native American bull boat—Com-missioned in the 1930s, the craft was made by a Mandan chief using buffalo hide and willow saplings. Western Plains Indians used similar boats hundreds of years ago.

And that’s just scratching the surface. Forbes, who has worked at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, the Pea-body Essex Museum in Salem, MA, and now the Mariners’ Museum for eight years, is rightfully proud of the diverse small craft guild that has been assembled. “I’m always realizing something new in a boat—wheth-er it’s the craftsmanship, personality, or a peculiarity,” he remarks. Forbes adds that each craft, whether made of fur or molded plastic, has an authentic history, and often-times the vessels wear traces of that story

on their sleeve—or hull. A stained sail, a chipped deck plank, or a rusty antique of a lawnmower engine add an authentic flavor and face to the tale of the boat and people outlined on the educational placards throughout the exhibit. Visitors can also hit the books, as the Center houses the E. Peter and Caddy R. Meekins Research and Reading Rooms, which offer access to in-formation and archives from the museum’s library, including the Chris-Craft, Jim Brown, Dick Newick, and Arthur Piver collections.

“Visitors walk out with an experience… a knowledge and a connection,” says Forbes. mariner.org

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

Big History at the Small Craft Center

By Laura Adams


I t was 16 degrees outside when I sat down to craft this article on how to keep a boat warm. Most boaters hate winter, but a lot of boaters also want

to use their boat as long as they can; even into the colder late-fall and winter months. Luckily, a few manufacturers have some safe and easy-to-install solutions designed to keep boat cabins warm and cozy, even in some of the coldest weather. Whether you decide to heat your boat with your engine’s heat, a propane heater, a portable alcohol heater, or a full-blown reverse cycle heat-ing/air conditioning unit, any one of these products can allow you to enjoy your boat into the colder winter months.

Engine HeatersMost of us are familiar with this type of heater; they have been used on automobiles since the 1920s. The principle is simple. Hot water from the engine’s cooling jacket is circulated through a metal-blade radiator as fans blow air over the radiator, heating the air, which is then circulated through ducts into the automobile’s interior; a simple and effective arrangement.

Until recently, this type of heater remained relatively uncommon on boats, but it has been growing quite steadily in popularity. One of the main benefits to this type of heating system is there is no need to worry about any explosive or combus-

tible fuels, carbon monoxide poisoning, or potential fire hazards that can be a concern with propane, alcohol, or kerosene/diesel heaters.

The air-circulating fans are powered by the boat’s 12-volt system, which is subse-quently charged by the engine’s alternator. The only downside to this system is that it requires the engine to be running to work.

Heater Craft, based in Rathdrum, ID, offers an extensive set of engine heaters for boats. Customer and technical support are quite good. Visit heatercraft.com or call (208) 687-4400 for details. Heater Craft’s Accu-Heat system is available in a number of different configurations to suit many boat sizes and cabin configurations with models providing up to 40,000 BTUs of warm, dry heat. Most configurations come in kit form with all the ducting and vents necessary for installation.

Installation involves tapping into your engine’s hot water circuit and deciding on a location for the heater core (radiator). From there, you will need to wire the air-circulation fans, run the ducting, and install vents to the cabins and spaces you would like to heat. With a little planning, and the right tools, this is a project most owners can tackle themselves.

Reverse-Cycle HeatersReverse-cycle heating and air conditioning systems have been used on boats for quite some time. Although increasingly ineffec-tive when water temperatures dip below 38 degrees, and dependent on AC power, reverse-cycle systems are popular because they offer heating and cooling options in one package.

Similar to most home systems, reverse cycle boat systems rely on outside raw water to produce hot or cold air. As simple as your home’s heat pump, most systems have an easy-to-use control panel where you simply select a temperature and let the system do the rest. Here is how reverse-cycle works:

First, raw water from outside the boat is drawn through the system’s evapora-tor coils by a high-capacity water pump. Second, liquid Freon inside these evapora-tor coils absorbs any heat available from the drawn-in water, changing the Freon liquid into warm Freon gas.

Next, the warm Freon gas is passed through a compressor, which reduces the volume of gas while substantially increas-ing its temperature. Last, this compressed hot Freon gas is pumped through the outer casing of the Freon-to-air heat exchanger where it releases its heat to the interior of the boat. The warm air is normally circulated throughout the boat by a large-volume fan for recirculation through the heat pump until the desired temperature is reached.

Although these systems can be expen-sive and normally require professional in-stallation, they work well and are relatively trouble free. The systems require AC power to work (requiring a generator underway), but most people are content to plug into the dock and use the system shore-side. Cruisair, Mermaid, and Aqua-Air are three prominent reverse-cycle unit manufactur-ers.

Extending theWinter Boating season

by Gary Ian Reich


Propane HeatersForce 10 has been manufacturing well-made propane- and diesel/kerosene-fueled heater solutions for boats for years. Con-structed of marine-grade stainless, bronze, and brass, all of their units are a beautiful addition to a vessel. Force 10 recently sold their heater lines to Sig Marine (sigma-rine.com), but their products are still available at most major marine stores.

As a former full-time live-aboard, I heated my 30-footer for five years (nearly eight hours a day during the winter) with a 6000-BTU Force 10 “Cozy Cabin Heater,” and never experienced a problem. The heater is quite safe. It has an oxygen deple-tion sensor and a thermocouple to turn off the propane supply in case the flame is extinguished. If the oxygen level drops to 95 percent of normal, the oxygen sensor shuts the unit down. As with all carbon monoxide-producing appliances, a carbon monoxide detector aboard is a necessity.

Force 10’s larger 9000-BTU “Direct Vent” heater uses a sealed combustion chamber with a catalytic element, which is heated by the propane, radiating heat throughout the cabin. Both heaters require a propane fuel source and a flue pipe to exhaust combustion gasses outside. The smaller Cozy Cabin conveniently uses one-inch stainless steel tubing for a flue, while the larger models use two- to three-inch flue pipes. Both utilize a through-deck fit-ting and exhaust cap, which fits on deck to finish off the installation.

Alcohol HeatersFor a portable and easy-to-use solution, Origo (origo-sweden.com) makes the Heat Pal 5100 heater, which is alcohol fired. The heater is essentially an unpressurized alcohol burner with a protec-tive metal top, producing 5200 BTUs of rela-tively dry heat, which is enough

to take the chill out of the cabin of a small boat. This heater is unvented, meaning you will need to open a port or companionway enough to allow sufficient fresh air. As with any fueled heater, having a carbon monoxide detector onboard is a must.

Ceramic Electric HeatersThese heaters are dangerous, but can be used, keeping in mind that they draw huge amounts of power that can damage your electrical system if it is not up to the task. They should never be left unattended, and should never be used on a gasoline-powered boat. If you have to use one of these heaters, do so with the knowledge that diligence and caution are required for safe operation. A better option is not to use them at all. More than one boat has burned to the waterline because of an unattended ceramic or electric heater.

Which One?There are obviously a lot of options avail-able to the boater when it comes to heating a boat, but you will want to take the time to decide which one will suit your needs and fit within your budget. You will also want to decide whether you will install the system yourself, or hire a professional company that specializes in installing the systems. Though winter is often a time when most boaters retire to the living room and fireplace, options are available to keep Old Man Winter at bay.

About the Author: Gary Ian Reich is a lifelong Annapolitan with fishing and pow-erboating in his blood. He is the managing editor of the Waterway Guide.

Extending theWinter Boating season


W hen Bob Nethan invited me to go fishing on his new Southport, I was excited at

the prospect: the fish had been biting, the weatherman called for calm seas, and from prior experience on a Southport 28, I knew they were stoutly-built, seaworthy boats. Naturally, the weatherman turned out to be dead wrong, and by mid-day, it was gusting to 20 knots out of the south. As we turned west and got ready to head for port, I walked to the starboard (dry) side of the boat and sat down on the cushion capping the integrated tackle station behind the leaning post, for the run. No need—when Nethan hit the throttles and we started cruising, thanks to the extreme Carolina flare in this hull, the entire helm and cock-pit stayed dry.

About that integrated tackle station—dedicated anglers will love the way the Southport 26 provides the ability to haul a season’s worth of gear in the drawers and tackle boxes. Do you like live-baiting spot for stripers? The 45-gallon livewell centered in the station will keep a whole school of baits alive through the week-end. When you start casting, you’ll also

love the cushy coaming bolsters lining the inwales; the aft rigging station with insulated bait box, sink, and cutting board; the removable, macerating fish box in the cockpit sole; the aluminum toe rails; the six flush-mounted rod holders; the four under-gunwale rodracks; the raw water washdown; and the built-in foredeck cooler boxes. Of course, there’s a difference between a fishboat and a boat with good fishability, and the Southport proves top-notch on both counts. During one jigging trip, we had four anglers aboard and never felt a bit cramped. When drift fishing or trolling, you could easily expand the crew to a half-dozen anglers. Part of the reason this boat feels so roomy is that it’s so wide. Most 26-foot center console boats have a full foot less than the Southport’s nine-and-a half-foot beam. In fact, you’ll find the console cabin roomier than you might expect. Like most small boats, it holds little more than a head and a sink, but there’s enough room in there to stow eight trolling rods plus four casting rods. That means you can leave and lock all of your tackle on the boat while you are away.

When you compare pricing on the Southport 26 to some bigger boats, you’ll find that the numbers are comparable. In fact, at a few digits over $100K rigged with a pair of Yamaha F-250s, the Southport costs more than some pretty big boats. But hey, you get what you pay for, which is reflected in the boat’s construction as well as its outfitting. The Southport is an all-composite boat, with a vinylester skin coat and molded, foam-filled fiberglass stringers. The stringer grid is bonded to the hull with methyl-methacrylate (read: 4000 pounds per square inch of strength!), and all spaces that won’t be utilized as compartments are filled with foam. Strakes are reinforced with two layers of 45-de-gree bias knitted fiberglass and cored with high-density foam. Match up the tank-like construction methods with a deep-V hull and 4600 pounds of displacement, and you get a boat that can deal with virtually any sea conditions that aren’t associated with a named storm.

Now with ample running time under the keel, Nethan feels this boat is one of the most capable boats he’d ever owned. Consequently, he has decided to run her

Southport26by Lenny Rudow

DREAMBOAT


in the Atlantic Ocean. Lucky for me, I got the invite to join his crew for an oceanic voyage, a 45-mile jaunt out of the Indian River Inlet. With 204 gallons of fuel capacity promising 489 miles of range at a 33-mph cruise pace, the boat is as much at home in the ocean as it is in Chesapeake Bay. The fact that the integrated 38-gallon fishbox, which swallowed up stripers and blues with room to spare, could also hold a 50-pound tuna with room for wiggling and scrunching only makes the bluewater possibilities that much more promising.

Back in the Bay in Aberdeen Creek off the South River with the boat on Nethan’s lift, I learned the most about the unique C. Raymond Hunt & Associates hull design. With the entire boat

visible stem to stern, I could see the subtle transitions in the ever-deepening variable-degree deadrise hull, which begins at 22 degrees at the transom and grows steeper as you move forward. Following the lines as they blend from the clipper bow into the aggressive bottom to the flatter aft sections makes clear the reasons why she runs so smoothly and why the ride is so dry compared to others in her class.

About the Author: Lenny Rudow is an author and a freelance writer for magazines such as The Fisherman, Saltwater Sportsman, Sport Fishing, and Texas Fish & Game. His work has resulted in 13 awards from the Outdoors Writers Association of America and Boating Writers International. His Geared Up Publication company features specialty fishing titles and the works of regional writers focusing on life around the Chesapeake Bay—geareduppublications.com.

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W ill stahlgren at Heritage Wooden Boat services in North East, Md has a 1947

20-foot Ventnor in for a total restora-tion, including new tongue and groove decks, planked bottom, and hardware. This particular Ventnor is one of only about 12 left of this model from the venerable New Jersey-based builder. Also in the shop is a 1933 Richardson 26 for an extensive rebuild.

K en overton at the Hinckley Yard on Whitehall Creek near Annapolis reports that Lunacy, a

43-foot Flybridge Baja is in for an interior refit, including new fixtures, carpet, cabin sole, and countertops. Christine Roney of Yacht Interiors of Annapolis is handling the soft material upgrades.

Hinckley service manager Kip Coolidge is overseeing the structural repair of a Morgan 440, which found some thin water over a hard bottom in Florida. Hinckley’s

fiberglass specialists Jim Werther and Matt Jayne are handling the gritty repair work under the keen eye of surveyor Jack Hor-nor. Hinckley carpenters David English and Russel Ives are handling the reassem-bly of the joinery. The boat should be on a truck headed for south Florida by the end of January.

Also in the yard is Willow, a Hinckley Pilot 35, with a modest punch list, includ-ing work on the toe-rails and a new topside paint job.

Lady Lynn, a Jeanneau 36 Prestige Flybridge power yacht, is in for insurance repairs after suffering a partial submersion. The work includes installing a new Volvo D6 370-hp engine, a gen-set, and all of the associated wiring. The yard will also install a stern thruster and joy-stick steering. She should be ready to run again in March.

Bill McLean’s classic 1979 Post 43 Convertible is in the yard for routine main-tenance and some new cabin windows.

R eid Bandy at Bandy Boats in Annapolis is busy building a skiff to compete in the Professional

Boatbuilder Magazine design contest. The parameters of the competition call for a 16.5- to 18.5-foot skiff with no more than 25-hp propulsion burning less than two gallons per hour while maintaining a 15-knot speed while carrying 650 pounds. The boat must also be capable of bucking a 15-knot breeze and a two- to three-foot chop. The Bandy skiff is a hybrid construction

with ultralight fiberglass skins laminated with MAS epoxy over a Corecell foam bot-tom and decks with juniper topsides and Sapele mahogany trim. Bandy has acquired a couple of vintage Johnson outboards, a 15- and a 25-hp, to test the concept. For more information on the design challenge, go to proboat.com/designchallenge.

In the course of searching for the right power for the skiff design contest, Bandy found and purchased about 20 odd vintage outboards from 7.5- to 50-hp for resto-ration. After completing the revival on several of them, he is finding them to be economical alternatives to the heavy four-stroke engines on the market. He’s willing to sell the engines as they become func-tional and pretty again.

Also in the works is a 26-foot one-off project for a marine biologist in Delaware. The design and engineering are develop-ing around Bandy’s successful concepts for light and efficient sportfishing platforms. She will probably go out with a pair of direct-injected 115-hp Tohatsu engines.

Bandy is also busy on upgrades to

Dave Thomas at Allen Boats. Photo by Bill Griffin

New decking on a 1947 Ventnor at Heritage Wooden Boat Services, North East, MD


a vintage 31-foot Tiara, including the replacement of the bimini/radar arch with a modern composite hardtop with fixed glass.

J erry LeCompte at dockside Boat Works in Cordova, Md has a 1956 21-foot Capri in for restoration, includ-

ing new bottom frames and planks. Also in the shop is a 1956 18-foot Continental for a major cosmetic refurbish, including stripping the hull down to bare wood to bring the original mahogany colors back after years of sun bleaching. The boat is also

getting a new interior, re-plated chrome fittings and trim, and a refurbished V-8 engine.

The ongoing total restoration on a 39-foot Elco for Will Wrightson in Mas-sachusetts continues apace. With additions and changes, this project has been going on for about a year and half and has included new Yanmar power, a rebuilt interior, and everything else brought back to historically original shape based on archived photos and catalogs.

Alongside her is a 1949 Chris-Craft Cruiser under restoration. The hull has been refinished, and the cabin sides have been stripped and sanded. LeCompte is also rebuilding her engine.

L arry Lauterbach at Lauterbach Custom Boats in dominion, Md has the bottom and sponsons

installed on a custom two-seat hydroplane for Ed Shields in Mechanicsville, VA. This 22-foot Lauterbach Special is the third two-seater to come from Lauterbach based on his own design and the concepts his family has developed over two generations

of competitive hydroplane building. Like the others, she has a nine-foot, eight-inch beam. She will leap out with a super-charged 750-hp 500-cubic-inch Chevy engine built by Bob Mishko in Tennessee.

Lauterbach painstakingly builds his boats using Sapele and Okoume marine plywood from Harbor Sales in Sudlersville, MD, MAS epoxy, and Imron coatings. Tim Stevens of Stevens Upholstery in An-napolis is making the comfy seats in Vir-ginia Tech colors to celebrate the owner’s alma mater. The boat should be ready to run in May.

Lauterbach’s most recent vintage restoration is Nordic, a 1981 23-foot grand prix hydroplane with a 1200-hp Chrysler Hemi, which he acquired in an estate sale. The boat has been brought back to as-new condition. She’s for sale at lauterbachcus-tomboats.com.

d ennis Elzey at Elzey Custom Yachts in Cambridge has a 1967 40-foot deadrise in for major

refurbishment, including digging out some rot, scarfing in short planks, upgrading the steering system, brushing on some fresh paint, and fixing whatever shows signs of trouble with slurries of epoxy, fillers, and sweat. The owner is Bill Chapman who bought her for fishing and fun at his sum-mer place on Deal Island. The boat has a Detroit V-653 engine, which runs great. Elzey has replaced the valve cover gaskets and water pump, and he refurbished the hydraulic steering pump. The new paint is an Interlux one-part polyurethane. Depending on how the budget holds, the Elzey team will add some teak trim, mod-ern electronics, cushions, dinette furniture, and other amenities.

Also taking shape is the plug for the hull mold for Elzey’s new Shorebuilt 21, a Chesapeake-style fishing skiff to fill out the Shorebuilt line, which includes an 18-footer and a 24-footer. C-Flex, by the way, is a unidirectional fiberglass material fastened to quarter-inch fiberglass rods, which allows the material to be placed and fastened much like thin planks. It was de-veloped about 30 years ago by Bill Seemans in New Orleans for building one-off boats and other complex structures.

N elva Capps at Capps Boat Works in virginia Beach has a new 45-footer under construction. This

is the second of its kind to come from the Capps shop. This boat is fundamentally built of cold-molded half-inch marine fir plywood glassed together and sealed in MAS epoxy. The hull sides, however, are laminated Corecell foam and fiberglass with epoxy resin. The bottom is a double layer of half-inch marine fir joined and sealed with fiberglass cloth and epoxy.

This is a sportfishing day-boat in the classic Rybovich and Merrit style with an openback bulkhead arrangement opening into the cabin, a sleek hardtop pilothouse arrangement, an up galley, and no tower. She will power out with a single C-12, 715-hp Cat turbo diesel. Below, she will feature the best of basic amenities, such as a 16,000-btu air-conditioning system backed by a 5-kW genset. She is going to Larry Dempsey for private trips to the hot spots east of Hatteras. Capps hopes to splash her in May.

Robert LeCompte at Dockside Boat Works cuts in another coat of varnish on an 18-foot

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t om Weaver at the Eastport Yacht Company in Annapolis reports that Linda Gaydos and Jeff

Hawver have bought hull number eight of the Eastport 32 series. They intend to keep her in Havre de Grace.

R ichard scofield of the Chesa-peake Bay Maritime Museum in st. Michaels reports that things

are quite busy in the boat shop this winter. Shipwright Marc Barto and his appren-tices, Chris Sanders and James Woodring,

are replacing the aft covering boards on the Edna Lockwood, a log-hull bugeye. The team completed the forward cover-ing board replacements last winter. The aft section replacement presents a bigger challenge, since the patent stern had to be removed to get to the work area. They are replacing the original yellow pine with white oak. Some of the timber is four inches thick, 14 inches wide, and 15 feet long. It’s big material.

The crew is also installing a new bottom on a 38-foot 1931 Potomac River Dory. Don MacLeod is heading up that project.

The 2009 Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program will feature the recreation of a Jersey Melonseed skiff by taking the lines and details from the museum’s example, one of the oldest in ex-istence. This is a weekend program running through May. Dan Sutherland at [email protected] is the contact.

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Doug Lowery on a John Gardner rowing skiff project on Tilghman Island. Photo by Bill Griffin

Sean Langrall, head carpenter at Elzey Custom Yachts, digs out decay on a deadrise.

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molding the Persak & Wurmfeld-designed 46-foot powerboat this year and will use it as his test boat for production development. The company is exploring hybrid power con-cepts for the 35-foot excursion powerboat and the 46-footer.

The e-Yachts facility is set up as a full-ser-vice marina offering dockage, storage, main-tenance, refit, and repair work. Additionally, the operation is geared up for custom build-ing of cold-molded boats using marine-grade plywood and hardwoods, joined and sealed with West and MAS epoxies.

s cott’s Cove Marina located in Chance, Md, where the Nanti-coke River joins the Bay is enjoying

five years’ worth of upgrades, including a new TraveLift big enough for yachts, new bulkheads, and docks including all-new electrical and water services. Scott’s Cove was started more than 30 years ago by Eldon Willing and his son. Now the yard is operated by the third generation with the fourth generation also onboard. All of them were born and raised along the Deal Island Road.

e -Yacht Builders LLC, a boat-building and repair business, was launched in september in the old

owens Yacht facility in dundalk, Md. The company’s first production offering is a 33-foot family sailing yacht designed by Jeremy Wurmfeld and Robbie Doyle. Design and engineering work on two powerboats sized 35 and 46 feet is progressing as well as plans for a 44-foot sailboat. The sailboat parts are molded in a glass shop in Rhode Island and shipped to Baltimore for assembly and finishing. Kidwell intends to begin cold-

C-Flex sheets define the shape of the plug for Elzey's new Shorebuilt 21.

Jay Allen inside a 46-foot project in Cam-bridge, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin

Raymond Pruitt at Chesapeake Boats near Crisfield, MD. Photo by Bill Griffin


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April 18-19 Power in the Park, Portsmouth, VAMay 16 -17 NJ Powerboat Championships, Lake Hopatcong, NJJune 6 -7 Carolina Cup, Elizabeth City, NCJune 26-27 Roanoke Rapids, NCJuly 17-19 Eastern Divisional Championships, Waterford, MI July 25-26 Cambridge Classic, Cambridge, MDAugust 1-2 Thunder on the Narrows, Kent Narrows, MD August 14-16 Hampton Cup/Summer Nationals, Hampton, VA August 22-23 Governor’s Cup, Celina, OHSeptember 5-6 Ragin’ on the River, Port Deposit, MDSeptember 12-13 Mays Landing, NJOctober 3-4 Clarksville, VAOctober 10-11 Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ

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B ig stripers marked the final event of the American Striper Association (ASA)-Mercury Striper Series, held in Virginia

Beach on Saturday, December 13. Many large rockfish were boated during the one-day event, which saw Captain David Nova of Team Marlin Maniac snatch the series overall lead from Captain Greg Nunn of Team Hapi Daze in ASA’s Angler of the Year showdown. When it was over, Nova held ASA’s title of the Nation’s Best Striped Bass Fisherman, earning $35,000 in cash.

Fish News by Captain C. D. Dollar

ASA Angler of the Year Results

Finish Award Captain Boat Name Manufacture Motor

1 $35,000 David Nova Marlin Maniac Fountain Mercury

2 $10,000 Greg Nunn Hapi Daze Fountain Mercury

3 $7500 Matt Unsworth Mod Squad Contender Yamaha

4 $5000 Harry Svenson Cheap Shot Fountain Mercury

5 $4000 Jerry Harris Handyman Fountain Mercury

Virginia Beach National Championship Tournament

Finish Award Captain Boat Name Manufacture Motor

1 $14555 Max King VB Contender Contender Yamaha

2 $2320 Tom Mooney Murphy’s Irish Pub Grady White Yamaha

3 $1150 Ben Burns Devious Contender Yamaha

4 $612.50 David Nova Marlin Maniac Fountain Mercury

5 $525 Matt Unsworth Mod Squad Contender Yamaha

T he National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited presents its 34th Annual National Capital Angling Show with a subplot of Masters of East and West Meet.

The All-Star lineup includes Mike Lawson, master angler of the Western spring creeks. Lawson is the headliner of the

trout show, which will also feature Dave Rothrock, another master angler who is representing Eastern spring creeks. The event will be staged in the field house of the Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda, MD, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fly fishing vendors, tiers, shops, guides, lodges,

Trout Show Reels in the Masters

ASA’s Virginia Beach Striper Finale Marked by Big RockThe Virginia Beach National also crowned

a tournament champion and new ASA record holder for a 61.50-pound rockfish,

caught by Captain Max King of Team Virginia Beach Contender. King won the tourna-ment with a two-fish total of 100.30 pounds, which

included the record-setting striper, the biggest rock ever caught during an ASA tournament. The monster fish was hooked and landed around 7:30 a.m., giving Captain King a $10,000 bonus courtesy of Faria Marine Instruments, which pays premium whenever a 60-plus pound fish is caught by ASA members during the tournament series. The $10,000 bonus and $4555 tournament winnings provided a nice payday for the Virginia Beach Contender crew.

outfitters, and conservation organizations from across the nation will be there. The show will also feature seminars by notable authors and anglers throughout the day, as well as fly casting clinics offered by the nation’s best instructors. There are also sweepstakes, auctions, and raffles.

Capt. Max King of Team Virginia Beach Contender won the American Striper Association’s Striper Series finale with this record-setting striper, which tipped the scales at 61.50 pounds.


Fish News

The angling show is easily accessible by car and Metro and has ample parking. Food is also available onsite. All proceeds from the show support Trout Unlimited’s conservation mission. For more details, visit ncc-tu.org.

Conservation Efforts Win with CCA-VA’s Rockfish Tournament

F or the 15th straight year, the Coastal Conservation Association-Virginia’s Benefit Rockfish Tournament drew scores of fishermen who caught big stripers. The

payoffs were funds for conservation and cash for participants who sailed on December 5. The event is dubbed one of the Chesapeake Bay’s largest amateur rockfish tournaments boasting large cash awards. Good weather prevailed, and most teams were on the water before first light ready for lines in by the 7 a.m. start.

Some teams traveled as far as Plantation Light and the High Rise at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in their quest for the winning fish. Radio chatter was light throughout most of the day, but by the afternoon, more than 40 big rockfish had been weighed in at Norview Marina in Deltaville, VA.

Greg Nunn on Hapi Daze took first place in the Regular Division with a rockfish at 50.25 pounds, which was worth $5000. Top honors in the Corporate Division were snagged by Hank Sibley on Marlin Maniac, weighing in a striper at 45.75 pounds, and earning the crew $2000. Team Marlin Maniac also placed second in the Regular Division, for a total pay day of $4500. The Ladies Division was won by Elaine Simon who caught a 25.3-pound rockfish. Rebecca Gambrill took the Youth Division with a 25.05-pound striper, and Jack Rudisill won the Senior Division with his 40.25-pound rockfish. For complete details, visit ccavirginia.org.

MSSA Bay Captain of the Year

T . J. and Leona Pekin from Edgewater, MD caught seven fish between 36 and 47 inches long near Cedar Point during the windy Maryland Saltwater

Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) fall tournament in November. They revived and released the four smallest fish. Leona hauled in the biggest, a 41.95 pounder, which was good for third place and $2996. While the fish didn’t win the event, it did catapult T. J. from out of the running to the top of the chase for MSSA’s Bay Captain of the Year.

Tie-Fest Returns to Kent Island YC February 14

A bout eight years ago, six Southern Maryland anglers with symptoms of acute cabin fever got together in a basement with some hooks, bucktails, feathers, and

beer to gab, tie lures, and plan for the coming season. In subsequent years, the gathering grew out of the basement as more winter-bound anglers joined the conclave. This evolving celebration of Chesapeake-style light-tackle fishing was dubbed “Tie-Test,” and it soon filled up the American Legion Hall in Grasonville, MD. Last year, it took over the Kent Island Yacht Club (KIYC) for a day.

On February 21, the party resumes at KIYC with tables of expert fly tiers, casting demos, fishing clubs, local guides, and conservation organizations, all joined to exchange ideas, show off skills, and shake the winter blues.

The event is free. Attendees are encouraged to show off, teach, and learn. The Coastal Conservation Association will surely host a raffle. The kitchen and bar will be open.

Tie-Fest tilts toward the fly-fishing culture with elements of total immersion and self-sufficiency in the chase for fish and angling skill. It’s a time of sharing and a break from homework at a time when it is truly needed.

Any money that is raised goes to a worthy charity, such as the Maryland’s Artificial Reef Initiative or the Healing Waters Project—ccamd.org/MARI or projecthealingwaters.org.

There is no web address for information and no number to call for answers. You just have to know somebody or read it in PropTalk

—Report by Joe Evans

by Captain C. D. Dollar

Greg Nunn and the crew on Hapi Daze took first place in the Regular Division with a rockfish at 50.25 pounds, which was worth $5000. Photo courtesy of CCA-VA

T. J. Pekin hoists the ultimate reason that he is the MSSA 2008 Bay Captain of the Year.

Tie-Fest 2008. Photo by Joe Evans

Pictured are T. J. and Leona Pekins, first mate

Brian Lowery, and the three awesome fish.


T rue, February can be a prickly month weather wise, with bone-numbing sleet and rain and even snow putting a lockdown on some outdoor pursuits. But for the heartier piscators, there are numerous opportunities in the mid-Atlantic region, from catching panfish in the creeks to taming ocean stripers along the beach. Or if you’re itching for a warm-water adventure,

we have a few suggestions. Here’s what the PropTalk experts say you might expect as the new angling year cranks back up.

t he late winter is typically down time for Captain Mark Galasso on Kent Island, Md. After a full

season of fishing, he has a lot of reorganiz-ing to do. “By February, I have a dozen tackle boxes with a little bit of everything in each one,” he says. “Rods and reels need some TLC, boats need some work, so there is always plenty to do.” All work and no fishing makes Captain Mark a bit stir crazy, so when he needs a fishing fix, he’ll head to the area’s power plants, such as the nuclear power plant off Calvert Cliffs, to catch a few rockfish. There he’ll toss a BKD (Bass Kandy Delight) in colors of glitter white or chartreuse on a one-half- to 1.5-ounce lead head. “In March, I’ll ply the local creeks and rivers to catch a few white and yellow perch,” he says. “Grass shrimp on shad darts seem to work the best. The Tuckahoe and Wye Rivers have good num-bers of panfish, and the upper Choptank also is pretty good.”

Captain Mark [email protected](410) 310-1200

In February, most anglers will continue their focus on striped bass, says Cap-tain Jake Hiles of Matador sportfishing

Charters, based in virginia Beach. “Big cows will be fattening up on bunker in coastal waters before entering the sounds and bays to spawn in March,” he says. “Watch for gannets diving on bait anywhere from the mouth of the Chesa-peake to Oregon Inlet to help locate schooling stripers.” He adds that you need to be aware that federal law prohibits fishing for stripers more than three miles off the beach in the Economic Exclusion Zone. “Any inshore and offshore structure can also hold chopper bluefish, which can be caught by trolling, jigging, or live bait-ing in February,” Captain Jake adds. “Inshore and offshore wrecks will provide action with tautog and sea bass for anglers working structure with bait. Catch big togs using crabs and clams around the Triangle Wrecks. Look for sea bass, tilefish, and grouper around the canyons while deep dropping.” If you head south, the offshore waters will hold yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, blackfin tuna, and king mackerel for trollers when weather conditions are calm enough to fish.

Captain Jake HilesMatador sportfishing Chartersmatadorcharters.com(757) 749-6008

Jody and Bill o’Brien, the sister-brother team that owns shore tackle and Custom Rods in

Grasonville, Md, say February into early March is a good time to check your gear and get it tuned up for the spring season. “Rods should be checked to determine if any guides need to rewrapped or replaced, and the guide inserts should be checked for chips and cracks, and guides checked for rust and corrosion,” Bill says. “Reel seats should also be checked for rust and corrosion.” While many of us can handle the basics of reel maintenance, modern reels are complex little machines that require routine cleaning and lubrica-tion. Bill says, “Regular tune-ups will extend the life of the reel and ensure optimal performance. This is also a good time to replace your line.” Shore Tackle and Custom Rods works on all makes of fishing rods, from rewrap-ping or repairing guides, replacing the reel seat, or completely refurbishing your favorite rod.

shore tackle & Custom Rodsshoretackleandcustomrods.com(410) 827-7765

FISH FORECASTS by Captain C.D. Dollar

Chris Detweiler and a late-season striper caught at the renowned School of Rock located at the mouth of Eastern Bay. Photo by Jack Detweiler


A pleased cold-weather angler on the Jil Carrie out of Virginia Beach. Photo by Captain Jim Brincefield

Resources has yet to release the specific dates for the 2009 season. “Every year, we land many 40-pound class fish and a few 50-pound class fish, though a 60-pounder has thus far eluded us. But I’m quite sure that fish will be caught and released in the not too distant future,” he says. “These big fish are a lot of fun on the 15-pound class tackle I use.” However, the captain advises extreme care in handling, reviving, and releasing these great fish, since they repre-sent the future. He adds that many of his customers use the photos to have a quality fiberglass mount made that recreates their trophy without killing the big breeders.

Captain WaltLight tackle Charters Inc.ltcharters.com(410) 957-1664

W hen we heard from Captain Joe Riley around Christ-mas, he was in the midst of

the virginia Beach striper action and was confident that it would continue into

February. By then, he’ll be in Guatemala, fishing for billfish from the Buena Vista Sportfishing Lodge. “Our primary target is the Pacific sailfish, but we get shots at black, blue, and striped marlin,” Captain Joe says. “We probably see one marlin for every 40 billfish we see— not too bad. The sailfish are all over 100 pounds, and we experience many multiple hook- ups.” He adds that unlike other charters, on his boat, he lets the anglers do it all, including setting the hook. He thinks that this method allows the angler to learn how to fish with circle hooks. “We also encounter yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi (dolphin) on almost every trip, which means fresh seafood daily—a great plus,” he says. “The lodge is very nice. We have separate bedrooms, a community dining room, an outside bar and grill, a private swimming pool, and more. The lodge provides transportation to and from the airport, all the food and drink, laundry service, maid service, and more.” He recommends the six-night, five-day package, which includes four days of sail-

on Maryland’s lower Eastern shore, February brings some excellent ultra-light tackle fish-

ing, especially on the upper Pocomoke River. Captain Walt of Light tackle Charters says crappie, yellow perch, and white perch are three species available in good abundance in area creeks and rivers. “I usually fish out of Snow Hill on the upper Pocomoke for these tasty fish using six-pound test outfits” Captain Walt says. “The Pocomoke River has a beauty all its own, and the meandering river gives an-glers places to get out of the winter winds.” He can accommodate four anglers per boat, and since he runs two boats on the upper Pocomoke River, he can take as many as eight fishermen per trip.

By March, the migration of large stripers to the lower Susquehanna River finds Captain Walt fishing out of Havre de Grace during this special catch-and-release season, which in past years, has begun on March 1 running into early May. The Maryland Department of Natural

MSSA members Brian Atwell and Gra-ham Bauer with proof of their light-tack-le efforts at the CBBT in late December- 28 and 38 inches of striped bass.Photo courtesy of Dave Smith, MSSA


fishing and a one-day tour of Antigua, the old capital of Guatemala. The cost is $2995 per person.

Captain Joe Rileybuenavistasportfishing.comjjsrockcharters.com(410) 353-0785

C aptain sonney Forrest of solo-mons, Md and Marathon, FL finished the Chesapeake rockfish

season on a high note, and when I called him before Christmas, he had just topped off a great day fishing off the Florida Keys. Beginning in January and continuing through March, he’ll run trips out of Mara-thon on the Reel Relief, his 26-foot Sailfish with twin 150 Yamahas. This sled is ideal for the inshore Florida waters where he guides anglers for cobia, Spanish mackerel, speckled trout, several species of snappers, sharks, redfish, and whatever else is biting. In addition to working diamond jigs and soft plastic lures, he’ll fish live bait, mainly shrimp, on 4/0 or 6/0 non-offset circle hooks. If the winter blahs get you, consider a trip to the Sunshine State to join Captain Sonney and catch some fish.

Captain sonney Forrestcaptainsonney.com [email protected](443) 532-0836, (410) 326-6464

A fter a long Chesapeake season capped by a month down at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tun-

nel (CBBt), Captain Gary Neitzey of Centreville, Md is ready for a break in February. But the respite doesn’t last long, since he guides clients year-round. For winter options, he recommends fishing the Bay’s power plants, which he knows well. In Baltimore’s Patapsco River, there are three warm-water discharges that hold stripers in the final weeks of January through February—Brandon Shores and Wagner downriver (Anne Arundel County side) of the Key Bridge and one around the Hanover Street Bridge. “I like to find water temperatures from the mid-40s to low 50s, in water depths of four to eight feet,” Captain Gary says. “I use light jig heads, mostly one-quarter to three-eighths ounce, rigged with Bass Kandy Delights in vary-ing shades of white and green.” He will also throw jerkbaits like Yo Zuri’s Crystal Minnow if the stripers want something different. Another power plant option to target resident stripers is the Calvert Cliffs

Nuclear Power Plant, which he says is better in mid-February and early March. But it can get crowded, so be prepared and use common sense and courtesy. He uses the same soft plastics here as in Baltimore waters, but he cranks up the weight of the jigs to minimum of three-quarter to 1.5 ounce to handle the currents from the power plant outflows. He also likes to fish the quieter rivers and creeks, such as the Severn and Magothy, for chain pickerel and yellow perch (mostly catch’n’release)

using Lefty’s Deceivers and Clousers tied in yellow, orange, and black on #2 to 1/0 hooks as well as spinners and shad darts.

Captain Gary Neitzeyanglers-connection.com/fishhawk(410) 758-4262, (410) 937-8753

About the Author: C.D. Dollar is a professional guide and freelance writer based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.cdollaroutdoors.com

Randy Michaels with a giant landed on the Stripe Tease captained by Kevin Jones out of

Cape Charles, VA in December.Photo by Joe Evans

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38’ Hartmann Palmer Offshore ’87 Twin Ford Lehman 135 dsl, Gen, Dual Air, double cabin, sun deck w/hard top, Dual helm – cruise comfortably, economically – clean!! Call for complete details - Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774, [email protected] or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

38’ Marine Trader Tradewinds ’86 A one-owner, very clean boat offered at $110,000 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171

39’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’00 Excellent cond. and completely equipped including hydraulic stabilizers, full electronics, aft deck enclosure, washer/dryer, fuel polishing and much more. Aggressively priced. Located Solomons. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

39’ Mainship 390 Perfor-mance Trawler ’02 Bright Bay Spirit is stylish and fast. Will get you cruising economically. $195,000 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171

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40’ Marina Trader Sedan Europa Trawler ’79 Ford Lehman dsl, 2 zone Air/Heat, Dual steering station, fly bridge, aft cockpit, refrigerator, freezer/ice maker - ready to cruise $65,000 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com ; email: [email protected]

40' Robbins Fiberglass. Extended Cabin -Sits 8, Sleeps 6. Diesel Engine, Generator, HWHeater, Large Head, Heating/ Air Cond, Stove, Marine Ref., Microwave, Bow Thruster, Volvo trim tabs, 2 New CG approved fuel tanks, DF's, Radar, Life raft. Excellent for Cruising Owner, Or when finished rigged for fishing. Certified for 12 Passengers. Capt. George Prenant (301)261-5656 Cell (301)261-9075 home [email protected]

42’ Nordic Tugs ‘08 Fiberglass hull, Cummins single dsl. 540 hp. Excellent electronics package. Oyster hull, w/blue inset waterline. Owner’s stateroom, guest cabin, pilothouse, nav station. Annapolis Sailyard, [email protected], (410) 268-4100.

42' Jones 2000 Scania 575HP, A/C, Full Elect, Elec Head, Shower, Many amenities, Ready to Fish or Cruise, Sleeps 5 $248,000 (410) 476-4414www.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. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

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

43’ Albin Classic ’79 T-120hp Ford dsls, AC, Generator & complete electronics. Sellers motivated/Aggressively priced to sell @ $82,900 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

43’ Carver Cockpit Motor Yacht Beautiful Aft Cockpit Motor Yacht, Twin Cummins Dsls, Gen Set, Air, Full enclosure, GPS, Plotter, A must SEE BOAT! $ 189,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com ; email: [email protected]

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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 – $ 89,900 – open to offers. Call for complete details - Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774, [email protected] or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

North Pacific 43 Pilot-house trawler '08 435 engine hrs, 9kw genset, water maker, AC/Heat, Sat/TV. $25K Raymarine E-series electronics. All the extras. $387,000 Located in Annapolis (936) 648-9536, [email protected]

46’ Chris Craft Constella-tion ’86 The quality and elegance of a Chris Craft really shows on this boat. A great value at $190,000 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171

46' Chris-Craft Aqua Home ‘70 Dark-blue hull, white deck house, mahogany rails. 230hp gas engine, freshwater cooled, completely rebuilt in 2006, about 10 hours of use. Make best offer. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

46’ Markley finished by Jay Allen ’93 700hp dsl, genset, electronics, 2 stations, Lectra san and MORE!!! $235k, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz

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

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

48’ Krogen Whaleback ’02 Extremely rare offering! This is the newest Whaleback and the only Grand Saloon Whaleback to ever come on the market. The cond is “Like New”, the equipment is exceptional and the price is very attractive. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

49’ Grand Banks ’81 Pre-purchase survey available. Detroit 671N’s fully serviced and surveyed. Recent complete bottom job. New bridge canvas. Three cabins. Currently at Gangplank Marina in DC, current 4-night accommodation use with possibility to retain slip and future live-aboard status. Reduced from $229,000 to $199,000 Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (410)923-1400 office (443)223-7864 cell anytime

50' Hatteras Sport Deck ‘97 with bow thruster and F/B hardtop. Owner will entertain all offers including trades. $379,000 (410) 268-1611 pictures and specs: www.walczakyacht.com

54’ Hatteras classic Motor Yacht ‘87 MY WAY located in Virginia. Bow thruster, Naiads, Novurania, custom spiral staircase to swim deck, Low engine time. Cablemaster. Only $375,000. owners want all offers submitted (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

64’ Marine Industries ‘88 Dinner cruise, Corp parties, meetings, start a fun business. Now operating in Baltimore Harbor. Owner has reduced the price 25% for quick sale $349,000 (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

78' Hatteras '90/'01 Cockpit motor yacht, very thorough refit. EX: GODSPEED reduced $100,000 for immediate sale. This VIP layout, H/T with EZ2CY, 4 stateroom, 5 heads, 12V71TI’s, Naiads, thruster, underwater lights. Boat is a superstar and a bargain at $749,000 (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com

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Anchorage Marina ........................19

Annapolis Harbor Boatyard ............9

Annapolis Sailyard ........................15

Annapolis School of Seamanship .31

Bay Shore Marine .........................47

Boat Lifts Unlimited .......................6

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Chesapeake Bay Boat Detailing ....13

Chesapeake Boats Inc. ....................6

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

Chesapeake Yacht Club ................11

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

Composite Yacht ...........................43

Downtown Sailing Center .............46

Eastport Yacht Company ..............23

Evans Boats, Inc. ...........................32

Gratitude Yachting Center ............26

Hartge Insurance ...........................29

Herrington Harbour .......................21

Hinckley Yacht Services ...............23

Intrinsic Yachts .............................57

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MAS Epoxies ................................46

Maritime Solutions........................22

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North Point Yacht Sales ................27

Pasadena Sportfishing Group ........11

Queen Anne Marina ......................29

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Selby Bay Marina .........................13

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

Tiffany Yachts ..............................24

True Course Captains ....................32

Walczak Yacht Sales .....................55

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Accessories & Equipment

Charters and Guides

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Waterfront,water view,water privileged,whatever.Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between.(410) 703-2350(410) 972-4090Susan-Nealey.com

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Re-powers • Re-Builds • MechanicalAwlgrip Paint • Land Storage

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443-221-4066

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Office Space Available Mears Point Marina, Grasonville. 8 beautifully finished individual offices, main conference area, bathroom, kitchen, and storage / server room. The 2,000 sq ft space could be divided into 2 separate 1,000 sq ft offices. Contact Penny Shanks (410) 827-8888

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Don’t Forget Your ValentineHoward and Cheryl Ann Johnson enjoy quality boat time at the 2008 Lyman Rendezvous in Galesville, MD. Photo by Al Schreitmueller


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