TRED AVON YACHT CLUB OXFORD, MARYLAND APRIL MAY. Volume 69, No. 3 At the Next Mark. Founded 1931 April 2015 Commodore s Message

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TRED AVON YACHT CLUB Volume 69, No. 3 At the Next Mark APRIL Sat. 4 Clean Up Fix Up Rain Date - 0900 Sun.

17 Ales and Tales - 1730 Sat. 18 Race Management Seminar - 0800 (More details on TAYC Happenings page) FOS Clean Up (Rain Date 25 th ) - 0900 Wed.

1 TRED AVON YACHT CLUB Volume 69, No. 3 At the Next Mark APRIL Sat. 4 Clean Up Fix Up Rain Date Sun. 5 Easter Brunch 1 st Seating: , 2 nd Seating: 1330 Little Tots Activities: 1245, Egg Hunt: 1300 Wed. 8 Wednesday Night Dinner Family Pasta Night $16 Sun. 12 Annual Meeting Fri. 17 Ales and Tales Sat. 18 Race Management Seminar (More details on TAYC Happenings page) FOS Clean Up (Rain Date 25 th ) Wed. 22 Wednesday Night Dinner & Presentation by: Kristen Greeanway, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi $21 Sat. 25 Spring Invitational Sun. 26 Shields Spring Series MAY 1, 8, 15, 29 Sails and Ales Sat. 3 FOS Warm Up Clinic (Rain Date 4 th ) Sun. 3 Shields Spring Series 4, 11, 18 FOS Monday Night Races Tue. 5 Cinco de Mayo Tuesday Night Dinner , 15, 29 FOS Team Racing Sun. 10 Mother s Day Brunch PHRF Spring Series Race # 1 13, 20, 27 Wednesday Night Dinner Sun 17 PHRF Spring Fling Races #2 & #3 Shields Spring Series Fri. 22 Trippe Creek Rendezvous Sat. 23 Coast Guard Inspection Sun. 24 Tex Mex Sat. 30 PHRF Spring Series Races #4 & #5 Sun. 31 PHRF Oxford to Cambridge Moonlight Race/Spring Series Races #6 & # TIDE DEADLINE April 15 for the May Issue Submit articles to: katlinthetide@tayc.com OXFORD, MARYLAND Founded 1931 April 2015 Commodore s Message The Belize cruisers made it home safe and sound without incident. Thanks to Nancy Cook s organizational skills, this trip exceeded all expectations. We booked 4 catamarans through the Moorings ranging from 39 to 48 and they came well equipped, complete with generators, air conditioning and GPS. Our daily cruises ranged from 7 to 20 miles with consistent 15 to 20 knot breezes and the temperatures ranged in the low to mid 80 s every day. Most days were full of sunshine with an occasional shower that did not linger. Yes, we did enjoy reading about the snow and freezing temperatures back home. We flew from Belize City to Placencia where we boarded our yachts and headed out to the islands inside the second largest barrier reef in the world. Apparently this area is like the BVI s 50 years ago. The water was crystal clear, warm and ideal for snorkeling, scuba and fishing. We feel fortunate to have been able to enjoy this trip before the cruise ships arrive and they are on their way. They are already building facilities at an island offshore to accommodate these ships. One interesting note, Belize claims to be environmentally responsible thus if a boater damages the coral they can be liable for $2,500 up to $12,500 per meter of damaged coral and possible jail time. Ouch! I m pleased to report you would have been proud of your fellow yachtsmen/women as we had no incidents and no one landed in jail. It was a challenge as the charts date back to the late 1800 s and therefore are not too accurate. This brings me to our next winter cruise in 2016 on Arabella scheduled for February This cruise has received tremendous interest, thus if you are interested I suggest you make your reservation ASAP. This is the official invitation for the Arabella winter 2016 Cruise and names will be accepted by Vicky on a first come, first serve basis. The information on the cruise is included in this Tide, with more information in the blast plus you can also check out their Club Manager Vicky Van Loo Office: manager@tayc.com

Considering how cold the past two winters have been, we expect many of our members

There are four different cabin configurations and pricing to match so study the

Not only will you be able to partake in this fabulous cruise on Arabella but Dennis

Club project. Plus, we get a discount club pricing.

2 website at The yacht can accommodate a max of 40 so space is limited. Considering how cold the past two winters have been, we expect many of our members will look forward to a warm, breezy and exceptional travel experience. There are four different cabin configurations and pricing to match so study the layout closely. This is the ultimate win, win trip for TAYC! Not only will you be able to partake in this fabulous cruise on Arabella but Dennis Conner will donate $10,000 back to TAYC for the Junior Sailing Program or favorite Club project. Plus, we get a discount club pricing. Be sure to act quickly before it is sold out! On another subject, please remember to sign up for our Race Management Seminar which is scheduled at TAYC on Saturday 4/18. This will be a very informative course and well worth your time! Finally, our TAYC Annual Meeting will be on Sunday 4/12 and you will be able to use your new name tags. I will look forward to seeing you there! Commodore, Brud LaMotte

3 Junior Sailing Hello Junior Sailing Families, The ice has melted! Spring is here and fair-weather sailing is around the corner. As you enjoy warmer days, remember that there s only one month left in early registration for the 2015 Jr. Sailing Program! If you still need to register your sailor, take a moment to go online and register before space runs out and/or late fees apply. After May 1 st, a $100 late fee is applied to new registration. This late fee is also applied to an early, registered sailor with missing/incomplete enrollment forms or an outstanding deposit. Congratulations Juniors! On March 14, 2015, the CBYRA High Point Awards were held at Camp Wright, in Stevensville, MD. Congratulations to TAYC Junior Sailors, Noah Kullman, Mark Bourdin, Zadoc Bond, William Cook, Ryan Stephens, Tucker Andrews, and Walter Ralph for qualifying in the 2014 CBYRA High Point Series. Special congratulations to Mark Bourdin for finishing 8 th out of 43 Optimists! This is an impressive overall CORUM ranking for the series! Access the complete series results on the homepage of the junior program section of tayc.com! I hope to see you at the TAYC Spring Invitational on April 25 th (Penguins and Comets). Scott Williamson TAYC Jr. Sailing Director juniorsailing@tayc.com PHRF Racing The PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) TAYC Spring Series racing is all set to go with the first race to be held on Sunday, May 10 th, Mother s Day, and continuing every Sunday through May except Memorial Day weekend. The Spring Fling Races (part of the Spring Series) are published in the CBYRA (Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association) Greenbook with other sanctioned races for this part of the Bay. These PHRF races are as much fun and as serious as you want to make them with spinnaker and non-spinnaker classes. There is also a race from Oxford to Cambridge and return as an afternoon and moonlight evening race with intention of finishing in the dark at TAYC on May 31st planned. Bob Greenlee has agreed to serve as PRO (Principal Race Officer) for a number of these races and our RC (Race Committees) need staffing, including signal/committee boats and mark boats. So be ready to lend a hand when called on! If you are not racing, be on race committee - have fun on the water! See our Race Committee Staffing Spreadsheet for volunteering needs online at Call or me at or scallahan@leinc.com to volunteer. Thanks! Sean Callahan PHRF Chairman Shields Racing The Shields Fleet showing their appreciation at the Shields Cocktail Party to Stacey Wrightson, Tony Passarella, George Passano and Pat Shehan for their commitment each year as Shields Race Committee.

A couple corrections for the 2015 Directory: Erika Heaton Address: 3054 Gough St. San Francisco, CA 94123 Pete Schneider Email: petes1936@gmail.

Boats have been painted with Interlux Blue Ultra (so bottoms can be scrubbed in the water), sails have been repaired, and all is ready for the final push on Clean-Up Day.

4 A couple corrections for the 2015 Directory: Erika Heaton Address: 3054 Gough St. San Francisco, CA Pete Schneider Focus On Sailing It all starts during the off-season with our All-Star maintenance team of Chris Cox, Eric Crawford, Jan Greer and Bill Stevenson. Boats have been painted with Interlux Blue Ultra (so bottoms can be scrubbed in the water), sails have been repaired, and all is ready for the final push on Clean-Up Day. Please help us show our appreciation to these men with a big turnout. Brains and brawn are needed; ladies and gents. We promise you a good lunch and good cheer. Welcome aboard to all new TAYC members. If you are thinking about joining FOS, Clean-Up Day is a great way to see what we re all about. A reminder of the following dates: *Saturday, April 18 th Clean-Up Day 0900 hrs, lunch provided (Rain Date 4/25) *Saturday, May 2 nd Warm-Up and Team Racing Clinic with Navy Coach Bredan Healey 0900 hrs, lunch provided (Rain Date 4/25) *Monday, May 4 th Fleet Racing 1800 hrs *Friday, May 8 th Team Racing 1730 hrs Life jackets and participation forms are required. Also, new members must be checked out on the boats by former Commodore, Arnie Boughner. This is the year for One Design racing. Join us on the water or just come and watch. We would love to see you! Thanks to all for your support! Georgia Adler FOS Chair Mother and son, Pucky and Bobby Lippincott helping with sails. Bob is a skilled team racer and will be our secret weapon on the course. A photo from the recent Belize charter trip, of boat members presenting a Tred Avon Yacht Club Burgee to the daughter of the proprietors of Hideaway Cay. Left to right: Francesca Wiseman, Diane Poole, Bill Poole, Kimberly Baker, Doug Wiseman, Glenn Baker, Ama Ingersoll, David Dolton, and Sue Dolton.

TAYC Happenings Easter Brunch - April, 5 $25 per person (* - Gluten Free) First seating -1100-1230 hrs Second Seating - 1330 hrs Little Tots Activities: 1245 hrs Egg Hunt: 1300 hrs Bacon Gruyere

available. Reservations are required. Egg drop off hours: Tuesday Thursday 1100-1500 Friday 1100-2100 TAYC plays in the snow!

5 TAYC Happenings Easter Brunch - April, 5 $25 per person (* - Gluten Free) First seating hrs Second Seating hrs Little Tots Activities: 1245 hrs Egg Hunt: 1300 hrs Bacon Gruyere quiche,* Potato Gallette w/ Smoked Salmon*, Corn Blini w/ Crème Fraiche, *Citrus Shrimp Salad*, *Lamb Roulade w/rosemary Jus*, Salmon Coulibiac/Scottish Roasted Salmon Kid friendly menu will be available. Reservations are required. Egg drop off hours: Tuesday Thursday Friday TAYC plays in the snow! Wednesday Night Dinner - April, $16 per person Family Style Pasta Night Antipasti Plate, Garlic Bread, House made pasta w/assortment of fresh made sauces (If Gluten is an issue for you, please specify when making your reservations) Reservations are required. Wednesday Night Dinner - April, $21 per person Pan Roasted Mahi Mahi with Black Beans & Mango Pico (All Gluten Free Dinner) Presentation by: Kristen Greenaway, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Reservations are required or manager@tayc.com US Sailing Race Management Seminar Sunday, April 18, hrs Our juniors, Adison and Spencer Parish with friend Sydney Nittle, rebuilt the Gazebo on a cool March Spring Break day. Thanks Guys!! We will be hosting the US Sailing Beginner Race Management Seminar at Tred Avon Yacht Club on Saturday, April 18, Check in will be at 0800 hours and the program will conclude at 1700 hours. Coffee and Pastries will be served in the morning. Lunch is included as well as snacks and refreshments in the afternoon. All necessary materials will be furnished as part of the program fee and they will be handed out the day of the program. No prior experience or preparation is required. The instructor for the program is Mark Murphy, a certified US Sailing instructor from the Annapolis area. The cost of the program is $40 for US Sailing Members and $60 for non US Sailing Members. The registration is being handled by US Sailing directly on their website. TAYC members will have to go to the website to register and pay the appropriate fee using a credit card. TAYC will also be offering an appreciation credit described in a later paragraph. The link is: There is an online exam associated with the program for those that desire to get certification from US Sailing. The exam may be taken online at the US Sailing website at your convenience after the conclusion of the program. The exam function is available any time within 9 days from the conclusion of the seminar. So, in this case, the exam will be available from 1700 hours on Saturday, April 18 thru 1600 hours on Monday, April 27, We hope many of our members will sign up for this program! As a token of the Club s appreciation for members who complete this program and then volunteer to serve on a race committee, we will offer a $25 credit on your bill at a subsequent Club event. Any questions please feel free to contact: H. D. Slaughter, hds3@goeaston.net

6 Main Features 3 masts and 8 sails 20 guest cabins Private bathroom, shower and individually controlled air conditioning in every cabin. On deck Jacuzzi Dinner seating for 48 Mahogany bar in the main salon 23 foot RIB tender USCG certified for 12 passengers with 115 HP Yamaha 12 foot RIB tender with 15 HP Yamaha Sea Kayaks Pico sailing dinghies A 157 foot megayacht which combines an incredible sailing experience with the comfort of a luxury hotel. Arabella is an extremely versatile large sailing yacht with an exceptional charter history. Her decks and modern rigging combine to give her the beautiful lines of a classic tall schooner. Arabella s open-air deck layout entices with Jacuzzi and comfortable shading on the aft deck. Her three masts establish a commanding presence in any anchorage. Arabella provides a luxurious presence and a memorable yachting experience. Arabella spends summers in New York City and the northeast and winters in the Caribbean. Arabella is US Coast Guard certified for up to 149 passengers for day trips and 49 passengers overnight. Cabin Configuration Accommodations for up to 40 guests 6 Queen Beds 6 Double Beds 6 Upper/Under Singles 2 Small Doubles Specifications Length: 157 feet Beam: 24 feet Draft: 12 feet Gross Tonnage: 208 tons Builder: Palmer Johnson Built/Refit: 1983/2000 Engine: 660 HP Caterpillar diesel Max Speed: 11 knots Cruising Speed: 9 knots

7 Rates and Policies Dennis Conner s Yacht Club Program offers you and your members a 25% discount off Arabella rates. Rates for the winter of vary by Cabin Line and are as follows: A Line - $2,171 per person ($2,895 public rate) B line - $1,871 per person ($2,495 public rate) C Line - $1,496 per person ($1,995 public rate) D Line - $1,421 per person ($1,895 public rate) Will still apply for 2016 (All rates are based on double occupancy. Private cabins can also be arranged for the rate of a single person multiplied by 1.75) Food Arabella rates include all breakfasts and lunches as well as three dinners aboard. For dinners ashore, you can choose from a selection of local restaurants, order a la carte and pay the restaurant at the end of the meal. Beverages - Beverages on Arabella are charged on a consumption basis. Each guest will have their own Yacht Account. Over the course of the week, beverages and any other incidental expenses will be charged to your account. At the end of the cruise, guests settle their Yacht Account with cash or credit card. Watersports - The use of all Arabella watersport toys, including snorkel gear, kayaks, and Pico dinghies, is complimentary. Crew Gratuity - At the end of your cruise, if the Captain and crew have provided you with excellent service, it is customary to offer them a gratuity equal to 15% of the rate. This gratuity can be given to the captain or charged to your Yacht Account. Reservation policy - There is a limited number of weeks available this winter. Weeks will be allocated to yacht clubs on a first come basis. A minimum of 15 cabins (usually 30 guests unless some cabins are booked as single occupancy) are needed to book a cruise. The maximum number of guests is 40. Payment - Reservations will be accepted through TAYC on a first come basis. Upon booking your reservation a 50% deposit for each guest will be due by May 1, 2015 and the remaining 50% will be due on 12/1/15. Funds will be collected by TAYC and paid to Arabella. This offering is receiving lots of interest so get your reservation in early. Not only will this provide an exciting vacation for you, but also your club will benefit from a $10,000 donation from Dennis Conner. A WIN WIN! Cancellation Policy - Once cabins ate booked, they are non-refundable although guests may transfer their berth to another person. Arabella recommends guests purchase trip insurance to offset the risks of a health or other emergency which could prevent them from participating in the Caribbean vacation Deck & Cabin Layout

8 TRED AVON YACHT CLUB, INC. Sun P.O. BOX 337, OXFORD, MD Address Service Requested THE TIDE Founded 1950 Published Monthly Copy Coordinator: Allison Downes OFFICERS Commodore: Byron LaMotte, Jr. Vice Commodore: H.D. Slaughter, III Rear Commodore: R.J. Cooper Fleet Captain: Sandy Wellford-King Secretary: Andrew Parish Treasurer: P/C Joseph Weaver Fleet Chaplain: The Rev. Mark S. Nestlehutt Fleet Surgeon: John P. Knud-Hansen, MD BOARD OF GOVERNORS Thomas Alspach Joseph Callahan James Alpi Ed Cassidy Allison Downes Gerald Friedel Schuyler Benson Past Commodore BUSINESS OFFICE Club Manager Vicky Van Loo Office: Fax: Mon Tue Wed Thu April PRESRT STD US POSTAGE PAID MAIL MOVERS Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Clean Up Fix Up Rain Date 5 Easter Brunch 1 st Seating nd Seating 1330 Tots Activities 1245 Egg Hunt Wednesday Night Dinner Annual Meeting Ales and Tales FOS Clean Up 0900 Race Management Seminar Wednesday Night Dinner Spring Invitational 26 Shields Spring Series

TRED AVON YACHT CLUB OXFORD, MARYLAND JULY AUGUST. Volume 70, No. 6 At the Next Mark. Founded 1931 July 2017 Commodore s Message

TRED AVON YACHT CLUB OXFORD, MARYLAND JULY AUGUST. Volume 70, No. 6 At the Next Mark. Founded 1931 July 2017 Commodore s Message TRED AVON YACHT CLUB Volume 70, No. 6 At the Next Mark JULY Sun. 2, 12, 13, 23 The Galley - 1200-1600 Mon. 3 Independence Day Celebration (Rain Date 5 th ) Mon 3 & Tues 4 No Jr. Sail Wed. 5 Wednesday -