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TOWN HALL MEETING NOTES

The Annual Meeting was called to order by Commodore Sandy Huberfeld who opened by thanking all who had arranged for the logistics for the meeting: Harry Keith, Bob Wright, Mary Chevalier, Debbie Goldberg, Leslie Bayliss and many others who jumped in to help. After reviewing the Board’s achievements this year, Sandy introduced the Nomination Committee: Irene Aronian, Barbara Wise, and Doug Gage (who resigned in order to become a candidate) Irene and Barbara presented the slate of six candidates who are running to fill the five vacant positions. The candidates are:

• Hope Andruss • Ruth Connolly • Doug Gage • Kathy Higdon • Robin Meigel • Jim Randall

There were no nominations from the floor. Four of the candidates gave an overview of their background and what they hope to accomplish as a Board Member. Doug and Ruth were unable to attend so their written remarks were read to the membership. (See page 4-6 for more detail about the candidates.)

The current Board Members whose terms do not expire and who will serve a second year are Sandy Huberfeld, Ed Menegaux, Rita Svec, and Dave Tuttle. A question came from the floor asking if the club’s monthly financial statement could be published in the newsletter. Treasurer Rita Svec explained that it would be difficult as the report is many pages long. She noted that the financial reports are always available to view on the SOS web site. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

ELECTION PROCEDURES On September 15th you will receive an email with a link to the anonymous online ballot to elect the Board of Directors. Members who do not have an email address will be mailed a paper ballot so you may vote. These ballots must be postmarked October 1st

. You may vote for up to five people. Voting for more than five will invalidate your ballot.

Results will be announced by October 15th

in an email from the Commodore.

SOS, Inc. 1978-2013

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September 2013, Vol. 35, No. 9

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Board Meeting Notes 3 Meet the Candidates 4-6 Fleet Exercises 10-12 Sailing Program for SOS 14 Halloween Party 15 Blue Lips Party 15 Happy Hour 17 Classifieds & Directions 18 Contacts 19

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

It was horrifying. The SOS storage locker was empty. Just last week there were paper goods, beverages, files, and burgees. Shelves were overflowing. The locks had been changed for increased security, how could this happen. Where could 1500 square feet of stuff go? No time to call the police. I hurriedly made my way to the Seafood Feast and was hoping someone

had an explanation. The paper products I was supposed to get from the locker, I would pick up on the way. I arrived at the sailing Emporium at 5:10 p.m. The sun was shining. Nearly all the 180 people slated to be there were walking around in circles. Tables, chairs, food, wine, beer, were missing. Where was it all? Then my alarm went off. Of course that was a nightmare and not reality. We are so privileged to have a great team of people that see all the details get accomplished. Some of the hard work is visible and some is not. Often there are challenges to be managed. More than thirty people were involved in the Seafood “Production.” A special thank you to Kathy Haven and Robyn Stewart and team for enabling so many people to enjoy a great event. Every month there are people that work behind the scenes. Additionally there are the recurring jobs that special members do with little or no recognition. Our beloved Scuttlebutt is written each month, do you know who writes it? One member manages the orchestration of our food for countless events. Can you identify her? Do you know how many times the same boat has been used for the Parade of Lights and who has graciously provided it? Numerous people share their homes for special events and of course our skippers continually share their boats with us. We get to enjoy because of all the contributions made by so many members. These members contribute again and again. Think of a way in which you might help. Consider a committee you want to join or one you would like to lead. The rewards are great. You get to know more people and enjoy activities even more. Your immediate task comes in September. VOTE! The nominating committee has done a great job of bringing us an impressive slate. Look for the biographies listed on pages 4-6 and see who best represents your interests. Ballots will be posted on line September 15. In case you missed the Town Hall meeting and the list of accomplishments I shared with the group, look at page 16 for a recap. This beautiful September weather in August reminds me of the great sailing coming our way. I am speaking of the potential good winds and nice temperatures. But perhaps we should designate September the SOS gastronomic sailing month. With the Appetizer and Dessert Cruise as well as the Chili Cook-off Cruise we are in for a treat. Hope to see you on the water soon.

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Treasurer Report: Club is doing well, all account balances are in good shape. Have received information from accounting firm that review of accounts will cost $2,000 - $,3,500 which is consistent with cost in previous years. The review will include looking at our tax returns and all records going back to November 2010 when the last review was done. Bareboat Committee: No report Brunches: No report Communications: No report Cruising: No report Database: Sixty-seven members now receive the newsletter by mail, 57 are new members who have joined since November, 1, 2012. Cell phones will now be added to the Gossip Sheet. Procedures are in place for the upcoming election with both viritual and paper ballots. The problem with the second login has not been resolved and Memberclicks is researching to find a solution. Education: New Member BBQ chats are still ongoing and should be moved to Membership Committee next year. Dockside Training had 10 skippers volunteer, but was able to use only 5 as number of participants was low. Kathy Haven will be head of Fireside Chats this year and has recruited regional coordinators. The Basic Skills Review Committee has met and recommendations will be sent to the BOD, Skippers and First Mates for review. First Mates: No report Membership: No report Newsletter: Scanning of all located Whisker Poles has been completed. Digital files from the 1980s issues will be posted on SOS web site this month. The July 16-page issue of Whisker Pole was sent to 61 members and 21 copies sent to Happy Hour Coordinators. Cost per issue was $4.75 using Gumpert Printing. The August 20-page issue of Whisker Pole was sent to 68 members and 21copies were sent to Happy Hour Coordinators. Cost per issue was $4.07 using High Starr Printing. Safety: No report Skippers Advisory: A poll has been sent to all skippers concerning proposed change regarding cruising fees for married couples. The poll will close August 10. Results will be shared at September Board Meeting. Social: So far, we have not had anyone offer to lead the awards banquet as event manager. The social committee will discuss our options at length during the next meeting. We will determine if it’s best to have the Awards ceremony as a brunch on February 9 or as a dinner on February 8 and we will report at the September Board Meeting. Other Business: Vice-Commodore Harry Keith reported that Galesville Hall was set up for the Town Hall Meeting which followed this Board Meeting. Commodore Sandy Huberfeld reviewed with the BOD the remarks she will make at the Town Hall Meeting.

NEXT SOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – September 15th, 5:00pm Park Place, Annapolis - Meeting is open to all members.

Directions: From Rt. 50 in Annapolis: Take exit 24 to merge onto MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd toward Annapolis. Turn right onto Taylor Ave. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto West St., Turn left onto Park Place. Destination on the left. When you are in front of the building, (Fountain in front) there is a keypad to the right of the lobby doors. Punch in for front desk. Let them know you are there for Sandy Huberfeld. They will let you direct you to the Party Room P1.

Unofficial notes from August 3, 2013 Board Meeting

Official August minutes will be posted on the SOS web site when approved in September by the Board of Directors.


Hope Andruss

I have been an avid Chesapeake Bay sailor since the early 1980’s and an SOS member since 1989. As an SOS Bay

skipper for 15 years, participating primarily in weekend and extended cruises, I have hosted many of you on my boat, Celebration. I am also frequently skipper on the Club’s Bareboat cruises. My activities in SOS have included member of the Board, serving as Secretary and Vice Commodore and liaison to various committees, member and chairman of the Education Committee, and chairman of Spring Training. More recently I have served as coordinator/event manager/speaker of numerous social, education and cruising functions. This year I co-managed the After Spring Training Party, co-taught a class at Spring Training, and as a member of the Skipper’s Advisory Committee, recruited Raft Captains for each cruise. Outside of SOS I have had broad experience in leading volunteer organizations as a committee or board member of a number of sailing, social and alumni organizations. Why run for the SOS Board again? As is frequently said at this podium to give back to SOS and so that others have the opportunity to develop great friends and experiences I have had over the years that would not have happened if I hadn't become active in SOS. I can make a difference by applying my prior experiences from SOS and elsewhere to adapting SOS for a long future. Changes need to be made incrementally. Since SOS is solely a volunteer organization, volunteers need to be recognized for their contributions. 35 years and going strong! Thank you for your support and vote.

Ruth Connolly Hello to all, my fellow SOSers. I like to present my reasons for being a candidate for the SOS Board.

In a word, my reason is "Give Back."

I first became active in SOS in the summer of 1997. Since that time, I have participated in many SOS activities, notably the sailing activities, and over the last two years have assisted with Cruise Co-ordinations. I have also helped informally at a number of SOS events.

Now retired and with more free time, I would like to take on a more active volunteer role in helping SOS grow, expand and prosper.

Having been asked this year to consider Board service I decided this is a good opportunity to step up and follow the sterling example of so many SOSers who have contributed so very much to the Club.

I believe that it is now my turn to give back, so I ask for your vote in the election. Thank You!

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Doug Gage I learned to sail as a kid -- was awarded a copy of Chapman's by Milford Yacht Club for being "most improved sailor" in my beginners' sailing class. :-) In 1975/76 I played hooky from real life and spent a full

season as crew on a 62 foot charter ketch sailing out of St Thomas. (I was also a part owner of the boat.) Over the years since, I have sailed with friends in New England for a week or two most summers, especially in the last decade, sailing in Maine and also moving boats between Maine and New Jersey. I crewed for Sandy Daugherty on Siesta on the 2011 Caribbean 1500, and for Emil Becker on this year's DelMarVa Rally (we did complete the first leg!). Professionally, I retired in 2004 after working as a scientist/engineer for the Navy in San Diego and spending four years as a program manager at DARPA in Arlington -- my areas of focus were robotics, network communications, and sensor systems. Since retiring I have worked as a part time consultant, and amuse myself by thinking about how we will keep humans alive on Mars, once we finally send them there. I also sing in a church choir and in the Arlington-based Metropolitan Chorus. I joined SOS in 2003 and, over the past few years especially, have been a regular at SOS brunches and at the Northern Virginia Happy Hours. My sailing activity with the club has been mostly focused on bareboat cruises -- ten of them in ten years, but mixing in a number of weekends and daysails, and one extended. I have served as Bareboat Committee Purser/Treasurer since 2007, offloading work from the Club Treasurer by helping each trip coordinator structure cruise finances and making sure that the financial records reflect actual bank deposits and disbursals. I served as Bareboat Committee Chair from 2009-2011. I see several issues that the Board should be thinking about: (1) the demographics of the club membership, both in terms of aging and also members getting married; (2) motivating skippers so as to balance the supply of crew sailing slots with demand; (3) keeping the Club finances on a long-term even keel, and not overreacting to either short term surplus or deficit; (4) establishing/maintaining the most

appropriate relationship between the Bareboat program and other Club activities -- given that the annual Bareboat cash flow is approximately as large as that of the entire rest of the Club. These came to my mind quickly; I welcome other people's comments on these and suggestions for additions to this list. SOS is a real treasure, and it requires a lot of work from a lot of people to keep it that way -- I hope to be able to contribute to that effort as a Board member.

Kathy Higdon I’d like to thank the Nominating Committee for considering me for a Board position – I feel honored. As a member of SOS for the past 3 years, I have participated in a number of events, including Spring Training, Fireside Chats, CPR Certification, and hosted several Thanksgiving parties. For the past few years, I have been a member of the Social Committee and was the Event Manager for DNR this past May. Most recently, I have decided to advance my sailing skills and am currently a First Mate Candidate. Professionally, I have a M.A. in Clinical Psychology and am licensed in the State of Maryland as a Professional Counselor and have a private practice seeing clients who have difficulties with anxiety, depression, couples & family issues, PTSD, and most recently, gambling addiction. I am not sure if that background is helpful in a leadership position on the Board, but I have learned what it takes to manage a business in this process. My love of sailing began as a child on small boats in Rhode Island. I fell in love with the Bay many years ago and broadened my sailing horizons for the past 30 years to include one trip from Annapolis to Bermuda and then to St. John and St. Thomas. I love sailing and was thrilled to join a club that offered two activities I love: sailing and parties. Both sailing and parties take enormous effort on the part of volunteers and I would like to be part of the 35 year tradition of continuing what we do best.

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Robin Meigel

Only a bylaw will fix something that very much needs to be fixed in SOS. Not electing me to the board, not a policy change enacted by whatever

newly constituted board turns out to be. Because this wrong runs the risk of returning even if a short term fix is enacted. The largest contracts executed by SOS are not required to be re-bid on a regular basis. Rebidding takes effort and is not always popular. It is easier to just go with what is already in place. As a prior board member, I expected and recommended that the web administrator contract be re-bid every three years or so. The reasons are not just economic – at $10,000+ per year it is the single largest contract we are a party to – but also prudent management. It hasn’t happened. This inertia will recur. We need a bylaw change that requires all large contracts be re-bid. A bylaw offers the greatest protection against sinecures at the expense of the membership. Please email me directly at [email protected] if you are willing to sign a petition to amend the bylaws to provide for this. If elected to the Board my highest priority would be to work for this and the greatest possible transparency in club operations.

Jim Randall

I am honored to be nominated for the board of directors. It means more to me than just a position on the board, it means that I can give back to the club some of the pleasure I have experienced. I have been a member of the club since the early eighties and have been a skipper and worked on several committees. I try to volunteer to do something at the events and meetings that I attend just to give back. As for experience in sailing, My uncle built me my first sailboat when I was eight years old and I have been sailing and owning boats ever since. While living in Scandinavia, I lived on and sailed the Baltic and the North Sea in my wooden 57 foot Cutter. I would like see a SOS bareboat in the Baltic in the summer where you can sail 22 hours a day in sunlight. In the States I skippered a 65 foot Catamaran and sailed it to St Croix so it could be used in the charter fleet. If elected, I would help find solutions within the framework of our by-laws to help the skippers, committee chairs and members attain their goals for a bigger and better club.

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(l to r): Frank Leiter, Mary McClellan, Susan Woida, Richard Green (Rear) and Bernard Cooper

Photographs by Richard Green

(l to r): Michaline Dobrzeniecki and Wendy Adams

Frank Florentine

Ed Moyer

Richard Green

Michaline Dobrzeniecki, Ed Moyer, Wendy Adams, Frank Florentine


(l to r): Patricia Mast and Brian Guptil

Photographs by Bob Wright

Kitchen Helpers (l to r): Carole Lowry, Kelly Kelly,

Leslie Bayliss and Anne Hiller

Leslie Bayliss (Food Taster)

(l to r): Kris Smith and Tracy White

(l to r): Monica Benton and Debra Roane

Happy Members

Debbie Goldberg

In charge of the Food

Commodore Sandy Huberfield


(l to r): Pat Clarke, Barbara Billick and

John Halstead

Happy conversation over Snacks and Beverages

Photographs by Richard Green

Hope Andruss

Nominating Committee (l to r): Irene Aronian and Barbara Wise

Kathy Higdon

Jim Randall Robin Meigel

General Membership Meeting


Fleet Exercises and Shore Leave

Please email your questions and request for directions to the coordinator. If you are paying by check for any sailing event, a paper Sailing Registration Form must

accompany the check. A copy of this form can be found on the SOS website under Forms and Such – Cruising – Sailing Registration Form.

Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mail box.

Many events have limited capacity; therefore, an event may be filled even before the deadline date. The postmark is the date used as the mail in cutoff/deadline date.

All checks are to be made payable to SOS, Inc. Non-members must submit a Sailing Registration Form.

Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mail box.

Sept 7 & 8 Saturday and/or Sunday Day Sails

Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: Aug 28 (postmark)

Online: Sept 1 (9 pm)

Notes: Register for each day separately. Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.

Coordinator: Kay Farley [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

Sept 14 - 15 Saturday – Sunday Appetizer & Dessert Cruise

Destination: Wye River Cost: $34 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: Aug 29 (postmark)

Online: Sept 3

Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.

Coordinator: Debra Roane [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

Sept 18 Wednesday Mid-Week Sail Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member

Deadline: Mail: Sept 7 (postmark) Online: Sept 11 (9 pm)


Coordinator: Robyn Day [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

Sept 22 Sunday Day Sail Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member

Deadline: Mail: Sept 11 (postmark) Online: Sept 15 (9 pm)


Coordinator: Mary Ed Teuton [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

Sept 28 - 29 Saturday – Sunday Chili Cookoff Cruise

Destination: Whitehall Creek Cost: $34 - Member or Non-member

Deadline: Mail: Sept 11 (postmark) Online: Sept 17


Coordinator: Meeps Yox [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org












October 2 Wednesday Mid-Week Day Sail

Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: Sept 21 (postmark)



Coordinator: Robyn Day [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

October 5 & 6 Saturday and/or Sunday Day Sails

Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: Sept 25 (postmark)


Notes: Register for each day separately. Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.

Coordinator: Anne Bastian [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

October 12-14 Saturday – Monday Columbus Day Cruise (2 or 3 days) Destination: N: Reed Creek, Chester R.

S: Peachblossom C, Tred Avon Sunday: Skipper’s Choice

Cost: $34 – 2 days $51 – 3 days Member or Non-member

Deadline: Mail: Sept 28 (postmark) Online: Oct 1


Coordinator: Ellie Kallins Please sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

October 16 Wednesday Mid-Week Day Sail

Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: Oct 5 (postmark)

Online: Oct 9 (9 pm) Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and

must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.

Coordinator: Barbara Wingrove [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

October 19-20 Saturday – Sunday Halloween Cruise and Party

Destination: Miles River Yacht Club, Long Haul Creek, St Michaels

Cost: Cruise & Party: $74 Party Only: $40 ($45 after deadline)

Deadline: Cruise & Party: Mail: Oct 4 Online: Oct 8 Party Only: Mail: Oct 10 Online: Oct 15

Notes: 6:00 Cash Bar 7:00 Dinner Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.

Coordinator: Irene Aronian [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

October 26-27 Saturday – Sunday Goose Cruise

Destination: Gray’s Inn or Langford Creek Cost: $34 - Member or Non-member

Deadline: Mail: Oct 9 (postmark) Online: Oct 15 Notes:

Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.

Coordinator: Crystal Deller [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org













November 2-3 Saturday – Sunday Blue Lips Cruise

Destinations: N: MYC, Pasadena S: CYC, Shady Side Cost:

$34 – N. Destination Sail Only Member and non-member $79 – S. Destination Sail, Dinner & Party Member & non-member $45 – S. Denstination – Dinner only (Drive-in) Member & non-member

Deadline: Mail: Oct 16 (postmark)

Online: Oct 22

Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator. MARINA CRUISE

Coordinator: Jill Montgomery [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

November 9 Saturday Wrap-Up Meeting Location:

The Barn at Ulmstead Estates

Cost: Free to Skippers, FMs, Cruising Committee Members and Coordinators. $20.00 for Guests of Invitees

Deadline:

Online: November 4 Note your sailing status on sign-up (Skipper, FM, Cruise Committee/Coordinator)

Notes: BY INVITATION ONLY

Time: TBD

Coordinator: Debbie Goldberg [email protected]

Send event information to Fleet Exercises Editor, Peggy Green at [email protected] by the 10th

of each month.

Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mail box. Please email your questions and request for directions to the coordinator.

Financial Update By Rita Svec, Treasurer

At this time the revenues and expenses are pretty

evenly matched for all events.

Bank balances on July 3, 2013 are as follows:

Bareboat: $21,571

Club Account: $23,437

High yield saving: $73,049

Total Non-Bareboat: $96,486






Sailing is NOT Without Risk!

Safety is a Team Effort – are YOU a Member of the Team?

By Richard A. Green, Safety Chair

“I knew better!!” Accidents are most often a lapse in attention or judgment – little things ignored. Even your Safety Chair is susceptible and occasionally needs reminding! 15-20 gusting to 30; single reef; beam reach; rail in the water – EXHILERATING!! – skipper steps up on the windward deck to adjust a line – bouncing around – NO PFD – dumb!! I would not allow my crew to do that without a PFD on, but… but….but…..(and there are many excuses). It’s the “but…” that gets you! The crew was entirely correct to remind me, “Richard, where is your PFD?”!! If the rule applies to your crew, it applies to the skipper. Skippers, you are the team leader!! Lead by example! The sailing season is well underway and so far we have been fortunate not to have had any serious safety problems. However, sailing is not without risk. Now is NOT the time to become complacent; rather, every time that we step onto a boat, it is time to consciously remind ourselves of some of the safety rules that we all know. • Assess risk and levels of experience and comfort before undertaking sailing and maneuvering – while you may be comfortable with the above scenario, as exhilarating as it may be, some of your crew may not be ready to execute various directions and may be quite uncomfortable given their limited experience – some temperance (i.e.: dump some of the air out of the main) might make the journey safer and more enjoyable for all. • Do not allow your crew to go swimming while building a raft, or where engines and boats are maneuvering in close proximity, even though your boat may already be secured; SOS policy is for swimmers to stay out of the water until the raft is closed or the raft captain has authorized swimming. • Remember, sailing and alcohol don’t mix! Drink responsibly and limit your consumption of alcohol to when you are ashore or in the raft. Consider whether or not you are sober enough to manage or assist with the boat in case of an emergency. • Remember, alcohol and meds don’t often mix well! If you are taking meds for any of a variety of conditions, especially if older, make sure that you know how you will react on meds, and equally important, how you will react if you have just one or two drinks in addition to the meds. • Please, always let your skipper know if you are taking meds, are diabetic or have allergies or other

medical conditions that might impair your ability to function. • When docking or rafting, make certain that your boat is properly secured with minimal gaps over the water - if necessary, angle the boat somewhat in the slip to make sure that where people transfer from your boat is safe. Consider adding handholds or lines to aid in maintaining balance. Consider running lines under the finger pier to avoid a tripping hazard. Do not allow your crew (or yourself for that matter) to step on or off the boat while it is still moving!! • When transferring from boat to dock or to another boat, keep at least one hand free for the boat – even better, ask someone to hold onto your drink or food, etc. Use handholds or hang onto something rigid such as the shrouds (not the loose jib sheets). Don’t linger with one foot on the boat and the other on the dock – transfer your weight swiftly. If possible provide some lighting where people transfer from boat to dock or to another boat. When returning to your boat after dark, use a flashlight – finger piers and midship transfer points are rarely well lighted. • Whether summertime, spring or fall – be aware of the air and water temperatures and dress accordingly. If the heat index is over 105 degrees, consider the weather dangerous - the high humidity prevents evaporation of perspiration, making cooling less efficient. If excessively warm, consider a refrigerated spray bottle filled with cold water. In early spring or late fall, avoid sudden immersion in cold water, even if the air temperature is warm! The bottom line: Maintain an awareness of where you are and what is happening around you. Plan your activities so as to minimize risk, while avoiding fatigue, dehydration, or dangerous situations that you are unprepared to handle given your skills, training, and experience. If you have concerns about safety or for anyone’s well-being, speak-up! If someone is behaving erratically, speak-up! Let others know of your concern. The idea is to take care of each other! Safety is everyone’s responsibility

! Are YOU a member of the team??

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SAILING PROGRAM OFFERED TO SOS MEMBERS

SEPT 14-15 - $356

Chesapeake Sailing School is offering their best-known and most popular Basic Sail Program at a 25% discount to SOS Members. There will be four students and an instructor on each of the four boats they have designated for us. The school’s goal is to make a totally inexperienced beginner into a confident and competent sailor, with a functional knowledge of basic sailing. They aim to teach the novice the essential skills of sailing in a two day period. Equally important, they want you to enjoy yourself, make new sailing friends and have a great time. All courses combine classroom instruction with practical hands-on experience aboard their Tanzer 22s, exceptionally safe, stable, fin-keel crafts that are fun to sail. The format calls for a half hour of lecture and then three hours of practical in-the-boat instruction, repeating the schedule in the afternoon. This gives students opportunity to practice what they have learned. The instructor has a step-by-step lesson plan to train you to be a competent crew member or skipper. You will learn all the nomenclature, how to rig/derig a boat, wind directions, differences between using a tiller vs. a wheel. When to tack or jibe, standard commands for tacking and jibing. When docking a boat how to set the bow, stern and spring lines. Procedures when a tanker is coming your way. You will practice man overboard procedures and how to retrieve a person from the water. These and many more skills will be part of your instructions. To register for this course, contact SOS coordinator Julia Oravecz by September 3 at [email protected]

ARCHIVED WHISKER POLES

All Whisker Poles from 1982 have been digitized and are now available to view on the SOS web site. We are still missing a few issues. Please let editors know if you have a copy of the following Whisker Poles: 1987 December; 1989 January through August. Some achieved articles you may find interesting are:

• 1982, August, Page 4 – Caribbean Cruise • 1985, February, Page 2 – Committee

established for sailing activities other than weekend cruises such as Day Sails, Women’s Sail and sails outside the Bay. Also the Cruise Coordinator Manual was written and Skipper Tenders were organized.

• 1986, July, Page 1 – skills program developed for First Mates

• 1986, October, Page 5 – adoption of Rafting Procedures

• 1987, March, Page 4 – SOS Fleet has 85 boats

• 1988, May – new Whisker Pole Masthead designed by SOS member Duane Hull

CORRECTION: Last month we stated that a write up about the first SOS Raft was in the July 1990 issue. Bill Small (unofficial club historian) contacted the Editors and noted that the article actually referred to the first raft of that season. The very first SOS circle raft was built in 1988. Narrative from Bill:

Maurice Pollard (Yankee) was talking up building circles from 12 o'clock position only, having the four primary anchor boats (12-3-6-9 o'clock) set their anchors. Their sterns were joined by passing lines.

Other boats were then brought in between them. He had seen this in New England.

Frank Florentine and I built the first circle from 12 o'clock position around to 6 o’clock position on July 8, 1988 at Rideout Creek off Whitehall Creek. By the next year, that became the standard way to build circles.

The original way of being joined by passing lines was not used much again. It was, however, used for the Monster Raft in 2002.



Bigger Better Blue Lips Bash

TO DRESS OR NOT TO DRESS……

…….up in a costume for the SOS Halloween Party? That is the question! Fortunately you have some weeks to decide! In the meantime, please mark your calendars for the weekend of October 19-20 for the Halloween Cruise and Party. We all know October can feature some glorious sailing; and the Party will be at Miles River Yacht Club in St. Michaels, MD. The club is recently renovated and we will be in the Commodores room which overlooks the docks and water. So, reserve the date and look forward to a delightful evening of dining, dancing and a costume parade. See Fleet Exercises for sign-up details.

Yes, it is cold in November and we often end up with blue lips after a day of sailing. But see what we have to look forward to at the end of the sail – a Blue Lips Bash! This year the November 9th

Blue Lips Cruise will have two destinations to sail to or you can drive in if you prefer.

Northern Destination

will be to Maryland Yacht Club, located on the Patapsco River in Pasadena.

We will continue our Blue Lips tradition of a 5:00pm BYOB Happy Hour on the dock with each boat providing one appetizer to share. Then the party will move to the dining

room where you can order a splendid meal of your choice from the menu. Each person is responsible for paying MYC for their own meal. After dinner we can end the evening in the Sand Dollar Bar or in the cozy fireplace lounge that features a big-screen TV Southern Destination

will be to Chesapeake Yacht Club, located on the West River in Shady Side directly across from Pirate’s Cove. We will continue our Blue Lips tradition of a 5:00pm BYOB Happy Hour on the dock with each boat providing one appetizer to share. Because there are no restaurants in Shady Side, we have asked the chef at CYC to create for us a sumptuous buffet to be served at 6:00pm.

The buffet will feature Rockfish/Vegetable Soup, Freshly tossed Caesar Salad with Homemade croutons, Hot Balsamic Grilled Veggie Orzo, Herb Chicken Picatta with White Wine Cream Sauce, Sliced Pork Loin with Chipotle Demi-glaze, Mash potatoes, Green Beans Almandine, Lemon Bars, and Pumpkin Cupcakes. The $45 price of the dinner will include two drink tickets for the beer and wine bar. Water, tea, lemonade and coffee are free. If you wish to have additional drinks, beer and wine will be available for $5, sodas for $2 - CASH ONLY.

This year we have reserved the entire dining area so there will be a huge dance floor (wooden and not the concrete we often have) and we can play the music as loud as we want until 10:30!

If weather permits, the evening may end with a roaring fire located on the patio where you can roast marshmallows, cook s’mores, or just sit in the wooden rockers and enjoy the flames.

PHOTO ID CORRECTIONS Last month on two people were incorrectly identified in photos on page 11. In the “New Member” photo Mary Lou Butler Lee was misidentified as Mary Lou McClellan. In the three-person photo on the same page, Kathy Higdon was misidentified as Sharon Challmes. Apologies to all, and thanks to Carl Pergler for his sharp eye!


SOS MEMBERSHIP

Changes since 2012/13 Board took Office By Commodore Sandy Huberfeld

1. Dedication to reducing the $25,000 deficit experienced in 2012

a. held down increases in budgets b. modified fees nominally c. cruising fee ($2 per day increase) d. party fees (as appropriate) e. bareboat (increase of administrative fee) f. Recognized transaction fees accounted for in each budget g. Regular review expenses vs budget

2. Taxes done and sent to IRS 3. Insurance obtained which required a more extensive EEO and Harassment Free Workplace

Policies to be adopted so as to comply with insurance requirements 4. Implemented new field for new member signup – how they heard about SOS, so can determine

where best allocation for recruitment dollars 5. Replaced missing Awards Plaque (2 years missing) 6. Changed contract date for Database contract so renewal period not similar to new Board initiation. 7. Reduced Whisker Pole costs – savings nearly $1000 a month 8. Digitalized copies Whisker Pole back to 1982 and are now available on SOS web page 9. Have carefully introduced electronics to board meetings i.e. Skype 10. Two Skippers Meetings held as a forum for discussion 11. Reinstated New Member Barbecue Chats 12. Brought to conclusion Labor Day incident 13. Had Raft Captain Seminar 14. Safety/CPR Training Class Held 15. Security changed both lock combinations on lockers 16. Safety removal addresses & phone numbers from public areas of Whisker Pole etc. 17. Approved various bareboat trips – French Canal trip breaking all records for participation 18. Skipper Mentor Program re initiated 19. Various training being reviewed 20. In accordance with Article XIII Section 6 of the Bylaws, an annual independent review of financial

records in initial part of process (not done for several years) .

August 2013

August 2012

Total SOS Membership 715 720

The Scuttlebutt Column

was not available at press time


All sailors or non-sailors interested in sailing are invited to attend any of the SOS HHs, especially new or potential SOS members. We meet at local restaurant in the bar area. Check below or SOS website for locations.

The Happy Hours are listed in chronological order. SE Pennsylvania1

: We have two SE PA Happy Hours. st Tuesday- September 3rd at McKenzie Brew House

(was Charlie Brown’s) off 202; 324 W Swedesford Road, Berwyn, 610 407 4300 Starting at 6 pm; dinner around 7:00 pm. SOS Contact: Patti Evans, [email protected]

Ellicott City, MD: 1st Thursday- September 5th 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Bare Bones Grill and Brewery, 9150-22 Baltimore Natl. Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Corner of St. Johns Lane & Rte 40. http://www.barebonesgrill.com/ tel. 410.461.0770 SOS Contact: Jill Montgomery [email protected] South-Central Pennsylvania, 1st Thursday September 5th - at Heritage Hills Golf Resort, 2700 Mt. Rose Ave. (PA-124), York, PA starting at 6:30 on the lower level of Knickers Pub. SOS Contact: Bob Morrow, [email protected] Virginia/DC: There are two NVA/DC Happy Hours! 1st Thursday- September 5th meet at 5:00 p.m. at the bar: Mylos Grill, Old Dominion Drive in McLean/ Chesterbrook shopping center. www.mylosgrill.com. Free parking, great food! SOS Contact: Charlotte O'Conor [email protected] Baltimore, MD: We will meet on the 2nd Thursday - September 12th, 6 PM at our NEW VENUE, the Baltimore Yacht Club on Sue Island, (Shuckers closed its doors on June 29, 2013) BYC is located at 800 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd, Baltimore 21221. Great views of Sue Cr, Middle Rv and the Bay all the way to the eastern shore. Great sunsets over the yacht basin. Dine/drink in AC or on the decks. Happy Hour food and drink specials all evening. FREE VISITOR PARKING. Directions and pics at: www.baltimoreyachtclub.org SOS Contact: Jim at [email protected]

Delaware: 3rd Wednesday – September 18th, 5:30 PM, at Timothy’s Restaurant and Bar, Wilmington Riverfront, by Blue Rock Stadium, facing the waterfront.

930 Justison Street, Wilmington DE 19801. 302-429-RIBS (7427). Happy Hour drink specials good until 7PM. SOS Contacts:Sue Donaldson

http://timothysontheriverfront.com/

[email protected] Geri Walker [email protected] Rockville, MD: 3rd Thursday- September 19th , 5 -7 PM at Marriott Hotel, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, MD 20852, (301) 822-9200; by the White Flint Metro station. SOS Contact: Jim Randall: [email protected] SE Pennsylvania: The second Happy Hour for SE PA is the 4th Thursday- September 26th

SOS Contact: Patti Evans,

, Deck Closing with the Chatterband at the Desmond Hotel 6-10 pm. One Liberty Blvd., Malvern, PA featuring the Chatterband

[email protected]

Virginia/DC: The second Happy Hour for NVA/DC is the 3rd Friday- September 20th meet at 5:00 p.m. at the bar: Sur la Place, 5105 MacArthur Blvd. website: surlaplaceindc.com (Site of the old L'Appetito) Wash. DC. SOS Contact: Charlotte O'Conor [email protected] Annapolis, MD

: 4th Thursday, September 26th, 5:30 – 7:00 PM and later at The Rockfish, 400 6th Street, Annapolis 21403. Tel. 410-267-1800. Meet in the lounge area between the bar and fireplace. Parking in the rear. Order at the bar. SOS Contact: Patricia Duvall at [email protected]

Send an e-mail to: [email protected] by the 15th of the month for changes to happy hour information.

Parade of Lights 2013? (NSA: ARE YOU LISTENING?)

Due to the overwhelming response received (Not!), we are putting out the call for all good boys and girls to volunteer to help with the annual Parade of Lights! We are searching for a skipper to volunteer his/her boat, and we are searching for some ideas. Top of the idea list is the NSA listening on all those requests Santa Gets! But other ideas are indeed welcome. Volunteer to help. Contact the head elf, Frank Florentine (410-279-2451) or send an e-mail to

[email protected]

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The Parade of Lights will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013. All the work will be done at Frank Florentine’s house in Annapolis unless it is done somewhere else! No reservation required; no cost; no fuss! It couldn’t be easier.

The Parade of Lights: where all the lights are bright, all the elves are light, and all the fun is above average!!


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BOATS & SLIPS 44’ Mercer 44 “Spirit” will soon be FOR SALE. See www.mercer44.net or contact Floyd Hollister at [email protected] . (exp. 8-13) BOAT FOR SALE: 1983 CATALINA 30 tall rig. Universal 21hp diesel engine, roller furling, bimini, lazy jacks. All lines and fenders. Well-maintained.$15,500. Call Lorraine at 410-573-1030 or email [email protected]. .(exp. 10-13) 31’ NEWPORT ’88 DODGER & BIMINI, winged keel, MaxProp (folding), low time Universal 14 hp, recent survey. $8,500 for half share. Contact Mark at (240)669-6764 or [email protected] .(exp. 10-13) BOAT FOR SALE: 1985 35' Niagara Encore. Excellent condition with blue Awlgrip hull. New Raymarine Auto helm, new Garmin 740 Chartplotter, and 4 Group 31 AGM batteries. Engine reconditioned two years ago. Dodger; Bimini. Three roller furling jibs: 140%, 100%, & 80% Price: $59,000. Contact Neil at 267-337-1181 or [email protected] . .(exp.10-13) SLIP FOR RENT: Deep water slip in protected cove off Mill Creek (SEVERN RIVER). Newly rebuilt, rewired pier. Water and electricity available at pier. Plenty of parking available for cars. Easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Contact Bev Nash,410-349-1467or [email protected](exp.10-13) SLIP AVAILABLE, BACK CREEK ANNAPOLIS. Takes up to 33 feet; beam 12 ft 4 inches. Depth 7 1/2 feet.Call Brian 410-268-4685. (exp. 11-13

MISC EQUIPMENT

FOR SALE: MERCURY 3.3. HP 2 CYCLE ENGINE. Purchased in 2004. Used 3 times. Maintained properly and stored indoors. $400/OBO. Please contact Ken Kirk at [email protected]

or 240-994-5068. (exp. 9-13)

FOR SALE: 1 SOSpenders inflatable PFD. Unused, adult size, 25 lb buoyancy. Model 25ASPT, in original ackaging. $50/OBO . Please contact Ken Kirk at [email protected]

or 240-994-5068. (exp. 9-13)

SOS DISCOUNTS on Marina Services at HINCKLEY full-service marina on Whitehall Creek. A complete portfolio of yacht services Call JEFF (& mention SOS) at 410-349-2183 to get your discount on your next visit! (exp. 9-13)

REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT ANNAPOLIS / Eastport. Unfurnished small one bedroom apt, w / living room, kitchen, bath. Shore Drive in Oyster Hbr. Bay Ridge/Arundel on Bay Rd area. Includes Verizon Cable TV, Verizon High Speed Internet. Private beach across the street on Ches. Bay. Launching piers. One year minimum lease. Single person, non smoker, no pets. $800.00 mo. Plus 1/3 of electricity bill. Security deposit $800.00 and references required. Available October 1st. Contact Louise Burke 410-268-9382, [email protected].(exp. 10-13) KITCHEN & BATHROOMS: Upgrade or Repairs for your Home or Vessel,[email protected] or call Mark Rybas: 610-585-9037.(exp. 11-13)

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FREE...a pile of PRACTICAL SAILOR MAGAZINES. Somewhat old but much of the contents is not outdated. Brian; 410.268.4685 (exp. 9-13) HASSELBLAD 501 C, medium format SLR film camera in perfect condition. Can be converted to digital with an attachment. A steal at $1500.00, firm. Robyn 703 942 9635 .(exp.11-13)

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