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35years
SOS, Inc. 1978-2013
August 2013, Vol. 35, No. 8
Former Commodores at 35th Anniversary Party Photo by John Parsons
L to R: Ed Menegaux, Emil Becker, Lorraine Fassett, Debra Roane, Brian Hanks, Bryan Genez, Jo Ann Lovell, Mike Swift, Angela Eggleston-Howard, George Hollendursky, Harvey Walters, John Halstead, current Commodore Sandy Huberfeld and Meeps Yox.
TOWN HALL MEETING - AUGUST 3 - GALESVILLE MEMORIAL HALL
The above photo highlights some SOS members who stepped forward in the past to lead our club. Come to the Annual SOS Town Meeting to meet the nominees who have now stepped forward to serve on the future SOS Board of Directors. You will hear each of them speak about their history in the club, their goals and objectives for the new board. To preview updated financial statements before the meeting, go to the SOS web site and look under “Board of Directors” and then “Financial Statements”. There are no proposed changes to the bylaws this year, and there will be no committee reports. Happy Hour and Dinner is free for members who register. Non-member guests are $25.
Register online, or contact Peggy Green at [email protected] by July 24 for an accurate head count.
No reservation = no nametag = no food. Please no walk-ins. See driving directions page 18.
Schedule of Events 5:00-6:00 Happy Hour 6:00-7:30 Supper 7:30-8:45 Town Meeting - BOD Nominee introductions & brief speeches 8:45-9:00 Clean-up and Close-Up Please consider volunteering to help set up, contact Bob Wright at [email protected].
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Yeah! The boating season is here but so is the heat. Seems like just yesterday it was too cold, now it’s too hot. Fortunately we hardy SOS sailors have been able to work it out and enjoy. Memorial Day Weekend had its challenges but most of us postponed departure, altered destination and had a delightful weekend. And kudos to all the skippers who watched the
weather reports recognized the high heat index and uncooperative wind projected for this early July cruise. You communicated with fellow skippers, and crew; and organized a safe and desirable alternative destination. Thanks Ron Pence for being raft captain, thanks Mike Pittinger for helping with dinghy anchor delivery. Thanks Steve Deller for reviewing angles, potential storms, and offering possible enhancements. Lots of good teamwork! Teamwork is integral to sailing and SOS. The time for the membership of SOS to elect new members to the Board of Directors is here. Our nominating committee, headed by Barbara Wise has put together a slate of candidates, who will stand for election to the SOS Board of Directors. Hopefully you attended the SOS Town Meeting on August 3rd and met them. Look for candidate’s biographies in the September Whisker Pole, and follow up with your vote. Are you sailing? I love weekend sails. But this year I have become reintroduced to another opportunity that catches the fancy of many members of the club. Envision a sail with no pre-designated destination, a sail that just follows the wind of the day. Add to that the opportunity to meet fellow sailors at the beginning of their sailing experience and superbly enthusiastic. If you are new to sailing, try it. Know your basics (terminology for instance), but enhance your skills on the boat. See page 13 and learn about one of our day sail skipper stars. If you are a skipper, you may just find this to be the right compliment to your weekend sails. And numerous new members seized the opportunity to go to one of the New Member Barbecue Chats. These chats are newly reinstituted and invaluable. Not only are they helpful to new members, but to all of us. Informed people make better members and sailors. Thank you education committee for embracing the idea and making this opportunity available this season. Skipper’s Advisory has just completed their second meeting of the year. These are meetings that have also been reinstituted. Thank you Laura Gwinn for seeing that our skippers have a forum for discussion. Skippers are essential to the SOS team. As most of us know their monetary investment does not end with the purchase of a boat. We thank you for sharing your treasured sailing home with all of us. I know you will also be sharing ideas with other committees and with the Board of Directors. Do not miss my very favorite cruise and party of the season. August 17 – 18th is the Seafood Feast. I hope to see you there. Sandy Huberfeld, Commodore
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Treasurer Report: Overall finances look very good compared to last year. I analyzed this year's anniversary party to prior years all the way back to 2008 and have to say "Well done”! In process of writing RFP for an accountant to review SOS financial records. Bareboat Committee: Italy trip has about 60 people have signed on and a waitlist. The French Canal Barge trip has has 118 people signed on to participate in this cruise.......a record for any Bareboat trip! Signups are currently underway for the BVI trip with more than 30 already aboard. Sign ups have been slightly less than expected and there is the possibility that one boat may need to be cancelled by mid August. Brunches: Contracts have been signed with the Doubletree and the Sheraton for next season brunches. Communications: no report Cruising: Analysis of the first six months of the sailing seasons shows that crew days for Day Sails and Weekends is higher this year than last. However, the number of boats days is fewer than last year. Database: Text will be added to Fleet Exercises directing registrants to contact the coordinator for mailing instructions so that registrations aren’t mailed to the PO Box. Minor corrections were made to the email confirmations for the Labor Day and Appetizers & Desserts cruises. Testing of forms will be performed prior to activation to make sure fields are populating with the required information. Revising Database manual. Education: New Member BBQ Chat in Rockville was successful with 23 people attending. The NOVA BBQ cancelled due to lack of participation. Dockside Training scheduled for August 10. The Basic Skills Revision Committee has met and is revising the Basic Skills program. Revisions will be sent to Skippers, First Mates, and BOD for comments prior to implementing. Will not know until November the date of Spring Training until AACC gives approval. First Mates: Continuing to encourage potential First Mate candidates. Also reviewing the First Mates’ Sailing Survey responses. Membership: no report Newsletter: Scanning has been completed of 120 additional past issues of the Whisker Pole (1990-2000). July newsletter was mailed to 61 members and 21 issues to Happy Hour coordinators. Safety: no report Skippers Advisory: As a result of July 14 Skippers’ meeting (1) a request will be made to the BOD to provide funding in the budget for at least two skippers’ meetings a year, (2) a recommendation made to Education to hold a multi-day training for new members, (3) a motion made to BOD to consider married skippers as a single entity provided a paying berth is available for assignment. Day sail participation was also discussed and a survey taken among skippers to find out why they don’t do day sails. Social: The Anniversary Party was well attended, stayed within budget, and was a successful event. Still have been unable to locate an Event Manager or an Emcee for the Awards Banquet. Next meeting August 6th. Other Business: With deep regret, the Board accepts Brian Guptil’s resignation and sends him prayers and well wishes for his health. There are now two vacant positions on the Board that will not be filled for the remainder of this Board’s term. The Board voted to table a motion for thirty days to consider married skippers as a single entity so that more information can be gathered from cruising committee and feedback is received from skippers via a survey. BOD approved presenting the Annual SOS Awards at a brunch instead of holding the traditional evening Awards Banquet. Dave Tuttle was appointed as the new liaison for the Education Committee.
Unofficial notes from July 21, 2013 Board Meeting
Official July minutes will be posted on the SOS web site when
approved in August by the Board of Directors.
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Fleet Exercises and Shore Leave
Please email your questions and request for directions to the coordinator. If you are paying by check for any sailing event, a paper Sailing Registration Form must
accompany the check. A copy of this form can be found on the SOS website under Forms and Such – Cruising – Sailing Registration Form.
Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mail box.
Many events have limited capacity; therefore, an event may be filled even before the deadline date. The postmark is the date used as the mail in cutoff/deadline date.
All checks are to be made payable to SOS, Inc. Non-members must submit a Sailing Registration Form.
August 4 Sunday Day Sail
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member
Deadline: Mail: July 24 (postmark) Online: July 28 (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: Jon Halpern [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
August 10 Saturday Dockside Training
Destination: Various Skippers’ Boats Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Time: 10:00 am – all day
Deadline: Mail: July 31 (postmark) Online: Aug 4 (9 pm) Notes: Bring your own lunch, beverage, and
Basic Skills Checkout Forms
Coordinator: Anne Bastian [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
August 11 Sunday Day Sail
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member
Deadline: Mail: July 31 (postmark) Online: Aug 4 (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: Mary Ann Bleeke [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
August 14 Wednesday Midweek Evening Sunset Sail
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member
Deadline: Mail: Aug 3 (postmark) Online: Aug 7 (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: Walt Flowers [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
Aug 17-18 Saturday – Sunday Seafood Feast
Destination: Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall Cost: $79 - Cruise & Party $45 - Party Only Party - $50 after Deadline
Deadline: Cruise & Party: Mail: July 31 Online: Aug 6 Party ONLY: Mail: Aug 9 Online: Aug 13
Notes: 5:30 Happy Hour 6:30 Dinner Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Kathy Haven [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
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August 23 Friday Pennsylvania Area New Member BBQ Chat
Location: Blue Bell, PA Cost: $15/Member $20/Non-Member Host: Shari Rex
Speaker/Topic: Various members answering new member questions. Brief training segment. Time: 6:00 p.m.
Deadline: August 16 Notes: Non-members must be accompanied by a
member. No smoking, no walk-ins. Limited to 30.
Coordinator: Sid Bergman [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
Aug 24 & 25 Saturday and/or Sunday Day Sails
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline:
Mail: Aug 14 (postmark) Online: Aug 18 (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: Barbara Peterson [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
Aug 31–Sept 2 Saturday – Monday Labor Day Weekend Sail (2 or 3 days)
Destination: N: Rock Ck, Patapsco River S: LaTrappe Ck, Choptank R Day 2: Skipper’s Choice
Cost: Member or Non-member: $34 (2 days) $51 (3 days).
Deadline: Mail: Aug 14 (postmark)
Online: Aug 20
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Meeps Yox [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
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)
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Robyn Day [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mail box.
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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)
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
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
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
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) Online: Sept 25 (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: 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) Online: Sept 29 (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: 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
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
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
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.
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New Members at SOS 35th Anniversary Party
Photo by Ed Petersohn
L to R: Commodore Sandy Huberfeld, Pat Reidy, Peggy David, Kathy Carey, Kelly Kelley, Lindsey Sturdivan, Cathy Laws, Elaine Scherer, Gail Borden, Jeff Talarico, Temp Johnson, Tori Stright, Mary Lou McClellan, Judy Hunt, and Karl Scible
BBQ CHATS FOR NEW MEMBERS If you missed the opportunity to attend one of the BBQ Chats in June or July, come to the one on August 23 in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania! Meet other new members. Ask questions. Learn more about SOS. The deadline is August 16th, so check the Fleet Ex for details and sign up early as space is limited. New Members will have registration priority.
MORE FOR NEW MEMBERS -
DOCKSIDE TRAINING
New members who did not have the chance to complete their Basic Skills I & II in April, now have a golden opportunity to do so Saturday, August 10th. Log on the SOS website and go to the “Event Calendar”. Click onto the event day and register!!! Of course, after a long day of training, let’s meet up the Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport. Practice, practice and practice will hone your sailing knowledge, and the next day’s (Sunday) sail is a perfect event to work on what you learned at Dockside. Sign up for this event on the “event calendar” and you will have a
weekend of sailing!!! You potentially could be on the same boat both days!! Just think of what you can achieve!! At the end of the day, you will qualify to sign up for the weekend overnight sails with SOS. Join us in August, bring your check off sheets and let’s go SAILING!!!
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! Lyette Brown Riva MDBarry Creech Arlington VA Linda Edwards Richmond VA Darlene Frieman North Bethesda MDRobert Lucas Halethorpe MDDale Mayes Annapolis MDArlene Saks-Martin Randallstown MDCarolyn Steinberg Baltimore MDKathy Wright Chesapeake City MD
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THE LAZY, HAZY DAYS OF SUMMER ARE CALLING YOU TO
THE OLE FASHIONED CRAB FEAST! Join your SOS friends for the annual SOS Crab Feast on Saturday, August 17, at the Sailing Emporium in Rock Hall. Arrive early and take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or explore the town by jitney or bicycle and get an ice cream cone. Then gather in front of the barn for crabs, crabs and more crabs. Fried chicken, succulent boiled shrimp, corn on the cob and other sides galore are also on the menu. Happy Hour will start at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM and then dancing to the tunes of Composure, one of our favorite bands. See Fleet Exercises for sign-up details.
SINGLES ON SAILBOATS
AWARD CEREMONY 2014 IN SEARCH OF EVENT MANAGER
The SOS Social Committee is looking for an Event Manager to coordinate activities for the 2014 awards ceremony. We are also seeking an Emcee for the event. If you have attended the awards ceremony in previous years, you may have a good idea of what in store for you. But just in case you don’t know - duties of the Event Manager include planning the event, selecting a theme (if any), and recruiting volunteers to help at the event. The Emcee requests award nominations, selects from those nominations, and presents the awards. If this sounds exciting to you, please contact Robyn Stewart, Social Committee Chair at [email protected]
CALLING FOR HOSTS AND HOSTESSES
FOR • REGIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNERS
• THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER • CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER
These holiday dinners are an SOS tradition!
The Social Committee is looking for hosts and/or hostesses who wish open their doors to SOS members in PA, DE, NJ, VA, DC, and MD for Regional Thanksgiving Dinners the Saturday (November 23) before Thanksgiving. Please email to the Social Committee Chair, Robyn Stewart, ([email protected]) the following information:
• Your name and region • Thanksgiving Regional? Thanksgiving Day?
Christmas Day? All of the above. • Number of guests are you willing to host • Starting and ending times of the party
Guests will donate $10 each to cover the cost of turkey, etc., and will bring a dish (pre-arranged) enough to share. If you plan to host a dinner on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day, let me know how much you would like for guests to contribute. Instructions for signing up for these dinners will be published in the fall. Save the date! Saturday, November 23, 2013, SOS Regional Thanksgiving Dinners.
SOS BOARD MEETING 5:00PM – SEPTEMBER 15TH
PARK PLACE, ANNAPOLIS
MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS.
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Co-event Managers: (L) Jean Logan and (R) Shirley Brooks-Hollendursky (l to r): New Skippers Temp
Johnson & Jeff Schumack receive their SOS burgee from Commodore Sandy Huberfield
(l to r): Nancy Parsons, Carly Sargent, Judy Crews-Hanks, Charolotte O’Conor
and Ellie Kallins prepare to serve champagne to members
for the toast to Former Commodores
Above (l to r): Brian Guptil and Judy Crews-Hanks Cliff Baker serving champagne
Photographs by John Parsons & Samia AbdelWahed
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Lindsey Sturdivant
(l to r): Peggy Davis, Pat Randall and Lynn Winkler (l to r): Betsy Kimmel and Ed Petersohn
(l to r): Barbara Billek and Bill Small
Photographs by John Parsons
(l to r): Janet Gonski and Karl Scible
Suzanne Anderson Vaughn
Moon rise over Sailing Emporium
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Winners of The Most Authentic Seventies Costumes: Carole Lowry and Reenie Clements
Celebrity Entertainers: Darth Vadar (Alex Doyle) and Wonder Woman (Kelly Brooks)
Ready for the Seventies Party! Sharon Challmes
Carly Sargent Juanita Layne
Darth Vadar kidnaps Commodore Sandy Huberfeld
Wonder Woman rescues the Commodore by capturing Darth Vadar with her Golden Lasso
Photos by John Parsons and Samia AbdelWahed
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Survey Results A comment/survey form is sent to you each time you attend an event or sail. Your answers provide valuable information that is used to revise and improve activities. Thank you for taking the time to complete these forms. Below are results from the 89 people who completed a survey after the recent Anniversary Party. As you can see, the majority rated all categories rather high. The comments were compiled and will be used when planning future parties. Several people asked in the survey if the Social Committee would consider another venue. In preparation for the 2013 party, five marinas were contacted and were found to be not appropriate because they (!) could not handle the large number of SOS boats, or (2) had no hall or room large enough for our party, or (3) charged far too much for use of their party facility. Sailing Emporium does not charge us for use of the boat shed, but this year we were not told in advance that it was not available for our party as they are restoring a wooden boat. We had no outdoor lighting because the switches were inside the locked shed! But SOSers did not let the dark keep them from dancing well into the night! If you have a suggestion for another venue, please contact any member of the Social Committee. Or joined the committee and help us brainstorm for future events!
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Membership Spotlight
By Sandy Huberfeld
If you like to have fun sailing, you may want to join Greg Moore, skipper of Moorewinds II and crew for a sail. He enjoys teaching new members basic sailing skills of this healthy sport. He said, “There are passengers, but I genuinely enjoy novice sailors, who want to participate and learn the sailing”. His love of the sport has enriched the lives and experience of our SOS members. He docks his sailboat in Baltimore, in the Camden area. He has generously provided SOS members with numerous day sails throughout the years. He joined the club, when he noticed another sailboat owner at his marina had countless crew including different women hop on his sailboat each day or weekend. He didn’t understand how one boat or skipper could attract so many sailing companions. When he asked the skipper, what’s the deal? The skipper said, “SOS.” After joining in 2004 and taking countless day sails with designated SOS crew he learned the joy of
sharing the sailing experience with all interested SOS crew. Usually taking five or six crew regularly he meets a diverse group of people. His original spark for joining was left in the dust. Getting to
spend time with men and women as crew he reaps the rewards of helping others. Sometimes the joy of imparting knowledge is immediate and other times knowing he has become an important part of their sailing beginnings is the reward. He keeps his boat on the Patapsco River, so he day sails from the Inner Harbor to the river. SOS would like to salute Greg Moore, for all the day sails he has given to club members. The club would also like to acknowledge, Miles, his dog, who always
sails with the boat. Crew may have to learn the Rules of the Road, but Miles is master of the Rules of the Boat! Thank you for sharing your sailboat, knowledge, and good humor to the SOS members.
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N’OUBLIEZ PAS! (Don’t forget!)
We are still looking for waitlist candidates to go on the
Chablis Canal Trip in France in September 2014.
All the information you need is at http://soscanal.simplesite.com
or Email Teeja Meier at
By signing up you will receive regular updates about events we have planned for this winter.
• Meet and greet get-togethers • French wine tasting • Learning about and tasting the wines of the Chablis region, where we will be travelling, presented by a
local wine connoisseur and merchant.
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WHISKER POLE ARTICLES: A PEEK INTO THE PAST
Now you can read the club news back to 1990 as 120 more issues of the Whisker Pole have been uploaded to the SOS Web site. Next month we will have newsletters from the 1980s scanned and ready for you to view. You might find it interesting to check out the following articles:
• 1990, July: SOS’s first circle raft • 1991, August: Why are SOS parties So Expensive • 1995, July: Crew Left Ashore • 1996, August: Results of Club Survey • 1997, April: (we’re not going to tell you what the special article is,
read it and laugh!
PARADE OF LIGHTS 2013? (NSA: ARE YOU LISTENING?)
Christmas isn’t that far away and the Parade of Lights is starting to get its act together. 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 at e-mail to [email protected]. 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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B reathtaking Vacation in the ISlands
When~~~ Sat., February 22 – Sun, March 2
Where~~~ BVIs’ Wickham’s Cay ll, Tortola Time~~~ 1800, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 to 1200, Sunday, March 2, 2014
Why~~~ Because we LOVE to sail AWAY! Cost~~~ Approx. $1330.00 (Additional charge for non-members)
We have a limited number of berths available and urge you to send Lorraine Panaccio the forms and deposit check soon so you will not be stuck in the Northeast’s cold and snow while your friends are sailing in the warm 85 degree Caribbean weather.
Moorings, the charter company, has informed us they will provide roundtrip taxi and ferry transportation from the St. Thomas airport to their marina for $100, and from the Beef Island airport to their marina for $24. This offering significantly reduces logistical problems in traveling from the northeast to Road Town, Tortola.
To sign up for the BVI cruise access the following two web pages on the SOS Bareboat Cruising folder of the SOS website:
2014 BVI Cruise Application Form
https://ss.memberclicks.net/assets/documents/bareboat/application_to_cruise_bvi_2014.doc
2014 BVI Cruise Wavier Form
http://www.singlesonsailboats.org/assets/documents/bareboat/2014%20bareboat_cruising_application_waiver_bvi.doc
Send both of these forms along with your initial payment of $500. Checks payable to: SOS ~ note on the memo line: BVI 2014 Cruise.
Your Coordinator team: Frank Hopkins, Lorraine Panaccio, Elizabeth Morrissey
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Cruising Courtesy
by Janet Stone (submitted by John Halstead) Several years ago, I was given a list by one of our skippers of his "pet peeve" issues concerning crew. I polled some other skippers, and the result was an article on cruising courtesy. I have recently been asked to update this information and pass it on to the Whisker Pole. It contains items that generally go without speaking, however, new members may find it helpful. And, as always, it never hurts any of us to be reminded of "cruising courtesy" now and then. This may appear as a lengthy discourse on rather rigid rules. To the contrary, all suggestions were made by skippers in an attempt to keep our sailing safe, fun and free of conflict. If you haven't sailed with us yet, you will find we are a diverse, multi-faceted and fun-loving group. Preparing to Sail: • Do not expect the boat to meet your personal schedule of when to depart and arrive; sailing involves too many variables. • Remember that a weekend on a boat is not a weekend at the Marriott; you should not expect all the comforts of home. • Leave the red Samsonite at home with the red wine (although, I am personally delighted to say that some skippers allow
careful imbibing of red wine on their boats!); soft luggage, duffel bags, etc. are preferred. • Pack as lightly as possible; excessive baggage poses a problem in the limited space on a boat. AND contrary to popular
belief, it is possible to sail for two days without three changes of clothing per day! • Do not expect the boat to have foul weather gear, etc. for you. • Bring all personal toiletries; i.e., shampoo, soap, towels, sleeping bags, etc. Do not expect to find these on board. • Only boat or white-soled shoes (sneakers) should be worn on board. • Lotion or gel sun blocks should be used; oils or greasy, or spray tanning products should not be brought on the boat. • Keep meals simple; save the large, difficult creations for a dinner party at home and invite us all! • Pre-chill food and drinks brought on board. • Tell the skipper/crew if you have a medical problem and how to handle it; several members fall into this category and it
does not hamper anyone's good time when everyone is aware of any problem and thus prepared. • If you are experiencing serious medical problems that can be expected to "flare up," cancel your cruise. • If you must cancel the week of the cruise, it is your responsibility to find someone to replace your meal(s) or see that the
food gets to the boat. • There's no such thing as a free ride; you'll be expected to participate in boat handling. • Do not be afraid to say "I don't understand" if the skipper gives a command that is not clear to you. • Remember, your skipper is not a charter boat skipper; you are his/her guest. • Crew should not expect to pick their own berths; the skipper will make assignments • Make sure you are checked out by the skipper or first mate on operation of stove/oven and head; report problems
immediately. • Do not strike a light, if you smell "gas" fumes. Under Sail: • Be certain ice chest/refrigeration door is closed tightly. • Be considerate in your use of water; tankage is limited. • Turn out lights after each use. • Do not "loan" your boat's equipment or galley utensils to others without the skipper's permission. • Be on time for meals to cook or eat at the agreed upon time. • Do not expect others to clean up after you; if you prepare a meal, plan on cleaning up, as well, unless other crew offer to
take care of this detail. • Accidents happen. If you should lose or break anything, report it to the skipper. • Do not jump overboard without the skipper's permission…REALLY..this does happen! • In raft ups, cross over the bow of boats only, unless invited to pass through the cockpit by the skipper. • Enter the cabins of other boats only upon invitation. • Do not embarrass your boat or yourself by your behavior. • Enjoy yourself without drinking to excess and becoming a problem for your skipper and crew. • Do not sail off on someone else's boat without the skipper's permission. Cupid may strike, but your crew may depend
upon you for the return sail! • Respect other people's privacy and property. • Do not use up your boat's supplies and take yours home because you didn't need to use them. • Do not leave the boat at the raft or at the dock until the skipper releases you. • Do not hesitate to ask "nautical" questions • Do not hesitate to report boat problems to the skipper • Do not fail to offer help when it might be needed. • Most importantly, leave your problems and worries at home and have a GOOD TIME!
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Happy Hours are not official SOS functions. All sailors or non-sailors interested in sailing are invited to attend any of the SOS HHs, especially new or potential SOS members. We meet at local restaurant in the bar area. Check below or website for locations.
Please note a change we think you will like! The Happy Hours are now listed in chronological order Ellicott City, MD: 1st Thursday- August 1st 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 August 1st - 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- August 1st 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] SE Pennsylvania: 1st Tuesday- August 6th 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]
Baltimore, MD: For August we will meet on the 3rd Thursday - August 15th, 5 – 10 PM at a NEW VENUE, 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. Swimming pool open until 8 PM. Convenient changing/shower facilities. FREE PARKING. Directions and pics at: www.baltimoreyachtclub.org SOS Contact: Jim at [email protected]
Rockville, MD: 3rd Thursday- August 15th , 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: 3rd Thursday- August 15th, Deck Opening at the Desmond Hotel 6-10 pm. One Liberty Blvd., Malvern, PA featuring the Chatterband SOS Contact: Patti Evans, [email protected] Virginia/DC: 3rd Friday- August 16th 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] Delaware: 3rd Wednesday - August 21st, 5:30 PM, at Timothy’s Restaurant and Bar, Wilmington Riverfront, by Blue Rock Stadium, facing the waterfront. http://timothysontheriverfront.com/ 930 Justison Street, Wilmington DE 19801. 302-429-RIBS (7427). Happy Hour drink specials good until 7PM. SOS Contacts:Sue Donaldson [email protected] Geri Walker [email protected] Annapolis, MD: 4th Thursday, August 22nd, 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.
SOS Membership July 2013 July 2012 Skipper Members 108 150 Members 598 562 Total 706 712 After a database cleanup in February 2013, 52 skippers who had not sailed in two years were converted to members, which accounts for the reduction in skipper members and increase in general membership. ____________________________________________________
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CLASSIFIEDS: E-MAIL YOUR AD ► [email protected], Ed Petersohn. Subject: WP CLASSIFIED AD. As a courtesy, please send a cancellation when your ad has been fulfilled. Dormant ads— those that have appeared for three months with no word from their “owners”—will be dropped unless you specifically ask that they continue to run. If you would like to
reinstate an ad that has been dropped, contact Ed
DEADLINE FOR ADS is the 15th of the month for publication in the following month’s issue.
SOS NET: The unofficial online communication for SOS members. To join, simply navigate in your browser to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SinglesOnSail (Yahoo! ID required).There are no fees or subscriptions. For questions, e-mail the list owner at:[email protected]
BOATS -- SLIPS -- EQUIPMENT - MISC 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. 8-13)
31’ NEWPORT ’88, doger and 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)
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)
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. 7-13) 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. 8-13)
REAL ESTATE
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RENTING YOUR ANNAPOLIS AREA HOME? Retired, responsible professional woman relocating to Annapolis area is seeking to rent a 2 to 4 BR home/TH that is waterfront (or with spectacular water views) ideally with a garage, for at least one year; move-in dates and length of lease are flexible. I’m also a homeowner and will take exceptional care of your house! If you or anyone you know is interested in renting their home please call:202-643-9297 Thank you! (exp.8-13) KITCHEN & BATHROOMS: Upgrade or Repairs for your Home or Vessel,[email protected] or call Mark Rybas: 610-585-9037 .(exp. 8-13)
DOG SITTING WHILE YOU SAIL: Bob Wright and Mary Chevalier will care for your dog so you can go sailing in June, July or August. They love dogs and have started a Dog Sitting Service at their home in Bowie (half way between DC and Annapolis with easy access from Rt-50) where they have a great fenced in yard. In addition to walking and feeding your pet, they will also administer medication or injections. If needed, they will pick up from your home. Contact: Mary at [email protected] (8-13)
FREE...a pile of PRACTICAL SAILOR MAGAZINES. Somewhat old but much of the contents is not outdated. Brian; 410.268.4685 .(exp.8-13)
DIRECTIONS TOWN HALL MEETING Galesville Memorial Hall; 952 Main Street; Galesville, MD From Annapolis: Take MD Rt 2 South to MD Rt 255 East (left) to Galesville. Cross MD Rt 468. Continue on Rt. 255, which becomes Main Street. Just after the post office and before the firehouse, the hall is on the left. From Route 50: Take Exit 16, MD Rt 424 to Davidsonville. Continue past Davidsonville to MD Rt 2 South (right) then to MD Rt 255 East (left) to Galesville. Cross MD Rt 468. Continue on Rt. 255, which becomes Main Street. Just after the post office and before the firehouse, the hall is on the left.
SAILING EMPORIUM: 410-778-1342 By sea: go to sailingemporium.com for marina layout From the South - East over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Rt. 301. Take Rt. 213 north to Chestertown. Proceed through Chestertown- turn left at Rt. 291 (Morgnec Rd) go to end, turn right onto Rt. 20 to Rock Hall (12 miles). Turn left at the blinking light (Main St.). Go through town of Rock Hall. Turn right onto Green Lane. Continue to the Sailing Emporium entrance on your right. From the North - Interstate 95 to Rt. 896 S to Rt. 896/301 Take 301 (past Middletown, DE) to exit right onto Rt. 290 to Galena. Go through light at Galena. Now on Rt. 213. Continue to Chestertown. Turn right on Rt. 291. Go to the end; turn right on Rt. 20, to Rock Hall. Continue as above.
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YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office Name Liaison To E-mail Address Commodore Sandy Huberfeld [email protected] Vice Commodore Harry Keith Cruising, FM Advisory harry.keith1983.usna.com Secretary Lorraine Panaccio Bareboat [email protected] Treasurer Rita Svec Database/Internet [email protected] Ed Menegaux Communication, Membership,
Skipper Advisory
Dave O’Hara Brunches, Social [email protected] Dave Tuttle Safety, Education [email protected] Vacant Newsletter Vacant
YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS Committee Name E-mail Address Bareboat Cruising Sandra Rosswork [email protected] Brunches Robyn Day [email protected] Communications Alex Doyle [email protected] Cruising Bob Wright [email protected] Database Internet Theresa Scofield [email protected] Education Debra Roane &
Linda Casucci [email protected] [email protected]
First Mate’s Advisory Cherie Comly [email protected] Membership Position Open Newsletter Shirley Brooks Hollendursky &
Nancy Parsons [email protected]
Safety Richard Green [email protected] Skippers’ Advisory Laura Gwinn [email protected] Social Robyn Stewart [email protected]
YOUR AREA CONTACTS Zip Code Geographic Area Area Contact E-mail Address 17000 to 17999 Central PA Bob Morrow [email protected] 18000 to 19699 Philadelphia & Suburbs Ed Petersohn [email protected] 19700 to 19999 Delaware Chuck Fort [email protected] 20000 to 20099 Washington, DC Carol Dovel 20010 to 23700 Virginia Linda Casucci [email protected] 20500 to 20799 Laurel, Greenbelt Elizabeth Hubley [email protected] 20875 to 20999 Gaithersburg, Silver Spring Tom Rhodes [email protected] 20800 to 20874 Bethesda, Chevy Chase Debbie Goldberg 21031 to 21039 Crownsville, Edgewater Ruth Moore [email protected] 21200 to 21399 Baltimore Alex Doyle [email protected] 21400 to 21599 Annapolis Ruth Moore [email protected] 21600 to 21999 Eastern Shore, North East Chuck Fort [email protected]
Singles on Sailboats, Inc 410-798-4098 www.singlesonsailboats.org
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Two August Events Not To Be Missed!
Town Hall Meeting on August 3 and
Crab Feast on August 17
