38 years. Spring Break Party: Spring Training March 12, The After-Spring Training Party March 12, 5:30 Cape St.

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1 38 years SOS, Inc SOS, Inc March 2016, Vol. 38, No. 3 Spring Break Party: The After-Spring Training Party March 12, 5:30 Cape St. Claire Clubhouse Knots! Navigation! Nautical Terms! We will have been learning about these all day, so we will deserve a night out after Spring Training at Spring Break Party! The party location is only minutes away from the Anne Arundel Community College classrooms at Cape St. Claire Clubhouse. You can be there in a short tack to the ready to be served your favorite beverages, famous BBQ ribs and chicken by Adam s Ribs with rolls, salads, and desserts! AND there s more! We ll have live music by the best blues band in the DC Metro area The Smokin Polecats! All of this for only $50.00 but YOU have to sign up! Go to event calendar for more details and to sign up so you can be part of the fun. Spring Training March 12, 2016 Old Man Winter has arrived, so we while we can t be out sailing, we can be learning or improving our sailing skills at the SOS Spring Training event. This is a sailapalooza event to mark the end of winter and celebrate the coming sailing season. We take over several buildings at the college for a day of multiple seminars on scores of subjects including boat handling, all manner of boat and systems maintenance, weather forecasting, safety, the latest boating apps, navigation, marine cuisine, and, of course, sailing. Last season, over 250 sailors from the area attended. This year s program is new and different and has exciting and informative sessions of all levels of sailors from novices/new members to the most salty of the old salts! SOS Spring Training is unique among sailing educational events in that you get to tailor your program to meet your own needs and sailing skills. You will gain valuable knowledge that will be putting into practice come April and beyond! The cost is $55 for members of SOS and $75 for nonmembers. This fee includes course materials, morning coffee, and buffet lunch. Program details and online registration information are available in this issue of the ALL WET! Sign up as early as possible because the most popular classes fill up quickly. And don t be left out in the cold!!!! Singles on Sailboats, Inc Facebook:

2 2 Whisker Pole March 2016 VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE During the Winter Wonderland Awards Dinner Party last month, it was my great pleasure to announce that Kitty St. Romain was awarded the 2015 Commodore s Award in recognition of her significant contributions in fostering the goals of SOS and continued contributions to many aspects of the club. Kitty is a First Mate extraordinaire, who truly exemplifies what it means to be an SOS First Mate sailor, teacher, volunteer, friend. She has served two separate terms on the Board of Directors, each time serving as liaison to First Mates. In addition she has chaired the First Mates Committee at least twice. Kitty, always willing to step up, volunteered to represent the First Mates at Board meetings last year. Working closely with the Board liaison and the Safety Chair, she proposed changes to club policies to clarify a First Mate s roles and responsibilities, updated the First Mate Handbook and the Chairman s tasks, and established the procedures for the First Mate five-year renewal program. A long-time member of the Social Committee, Kitty regularly organizes the Regional Thanksgiving Dinners and other events. She graciously hosts and feeds the Social Committee and has single handedly provided auction items such as a dinner party for six in her home. Kitty has also been active with the Bareboat Committee, organizing a number of SOS charter trips, including to the 2006 Greek Ionian Sea, to the Turkish Turquoise Coast with a post-trip to Cappadocia, and a windjammer cruise in the Caribbean. She has participated as First Mate and crew on other bareboat cruises. She often volunteers to help skippers move boats and shuffle cars, as well as assisting club members with rides to appointments when needed. Emil Becker was honored with the 2015 Ed Klein Member of the Year award, which is presented to an active sailor who has made major contributions to more than one area of club activity. The awardee cannot be a current or recent past board member. Last year Emil stepped up to the table big time! When no one else would allow their arm to be twisted to head up Spring Training, he agreed to organize and arrange for the speakers for the program. He developed a robust program of broad interest to sailors of all levels novice to skippers and captains. And he s doing it again this year. In addition to his recent accomplishments, Emil has been active in the club for more than 20 years and has regularly participated in the SOS Bay activities. He is currently prepping his third boat for the upcoming season. He served on the Board of Directors, was Treasurer and then Commodore in At various times he has been chairman of the Education, Cruising and Safety Committees. Emil organized one of the first official winter bareboat cruises to the BVIs. It was particularly noteworthy for the bright orange tee shirts everyone wore. The winner of the Elinor W. (Ellie) Abramson Education Award will be announced at a future club event and the Rookie of the Year Award will not be presented for Special kudos to Shirley Brooks Hollendursky, our Whisker Pole editor, for holding the February issue to incorporate all the rescheduling changes and to Teresa Scofield, the database chair, for handling all the blasts and event calendar changes caused by the Blizzard of 2016! Thank yous to everyone who has contributed to a Fireside Chat hosts, coordinators and speakers: Elizabeth Hubley, Lorraine Fassett, Jerry Axler, Sandy Huberfeld, Aletta Schaap, Marge Stembel, John Parsons, Charlotte O Conor, Ben Kaufman, Trish Remele, Irene Aronian, Carol Martz, and Linda Casucci. Much appreciation to Rita Svec and Marge Stembel who arranged nine boats for the sunny BVIs cruise. See you all at the Spring Training weekend Saturday seminars and party and Sunday brunch with the retrospective slide show and general membership meeting. Sign-up soon to get your preferred classes. Hope WHISKER POLE NEWSLETTER Published Monthly Singles on Sailboats, Inc. Membership Singles on Sailboats, Inc. P.O.Box 5708, Annapolis, MD Newsletter Editor: Shirley Brooks Hollendursky editorwhiskerpole@yahoo.com Proof readers: Pat Nyhan, Perry Brown, Angela Weathers, Barbara Shoemaker 10 TH OF MONTH SUBMISSION DEADLINES Fleet Exercises & Shore Leave: Peggy Green mbradpete@gmail.com Classified Ads & Happy Hours: Ed Petersohn sailhither@hotmail.com Scuttlebutt: Carol Coltharp cjc44@comcast.net 15 TH OF MONTH SUBMISSION DEADLINES All articles and photos: Shirley Brooks Hollendursky editorwhiskerpole@yahoo.com Website admin: admn_sos@singlesonsailboats.org New Member Inquiry: info@singlesonsailboats.org INSIDE Annual Financial Report 20 Awards 18 Board of Director Notes 3 Classified Ads 21 Contacts 23 Cruising Corner 8 Cruising Schedule REVISED 7 Directions 17 Dockside Training 19 Flare Demo 19 Fleet Exercises 4-6 Happy Hours 22 Membership Numbers 17 New Members 18 Photos Rafting Seminar 17 Retrospective 8 Sock Burning 8 Spring Training 9-13 Yahoo Sails 8

3 March 2016 Whisker Pole 3 Unofficial notes from February 4, 2016 Board Meeting Official September minutes will be posted on the SOS web site when approved in March by the Board of Directors. Commodore: Successful planning session was held by Board Members and Committee Chairs. Vice Commodore: No report Treasurer: Based on the Income and Expenses so far compared to last year, we will probably not have as good a bottom line as we had at the end of last year, but we have planned for increases in revenue for next year without increasing dues. We should end 2015 with a profit, just not quite as robust a profit as the prior 2 years. Bareboat: Carol Jordan has volunteered to coordinate a cruise in Winter, A proposal will be ready for board approval soon. We still need a coordinator and destination for late summer or fall of Brunches: The February Regional Brunches were very successful with 100+ people attending in 8 homes in 3 states. Should consider repeating next year. Cruising: Carol Jordan and Meeps Yox will be the Cruising Chairs for Cruise schedule has been approved and will be printed in the newsletter and placed online. Database: John McDonald is currently working as my intern and it is my intention that he replace me as Database chair around May A formal request will be made at that time. Education: No report First Mates: No report Membership: Revised text was reviewed for the SOS Policy change to combine Membership Recruitment and Membership Retention into one committee to be known as Membership; Membership Roles and Responsibilities; and Website Navigation Sheet for new members Newsletter: Ninety-five copies of the February 20-page Whisker Pole were mailed to 75 members and 20 issues to Happy Hour coordinators at a cost of $ which was $3.92 per copy. Public Relations: No report Safety: Began activating skippers for sailing with SOS this year. Skipper should ensure that their skipper profiles are current. I participated in the January Skippers meeting. I applauded the Skippers for an accident-free 2015 sailing season. I encouraged safe boating in the 2016 sailing season. The Flare and Safety Demonstration will be held on 9 April Skippers Advisory: Thirty two Skippers and guests attended a Skipper's Meeting on January 9, Skippers' Handbook has been revised. Social: All events for 2016 have music and a caterer/venue identified including the Halloween Party at Miles River Yacht Club and the next Awards Dinner on December 3rd 2016 at the DoubleTree Hotel. The Barn at Sailing Emporium has been reserved for both of our events there this summer. NEXT SOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - March 3, :00 pm, Common Room, Greenbriar Community Bldg., Greenbelt, MD Meeting is open to all members.

4 4 Whisker Pole March 2016 Fleet Exercises and Shore Leave Please 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. March 12 Saturday Spring Training Location: Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD Deadline: Mail: March 4 (postmark) Online: March 7 Note: Cost: Time: $55 - Members $75 - Non-members and all after deadline Includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Check in: 8 am Sessions: 9 am - 4:30 pm Wrap-up: 4:30 pm - 5 pm Information, schedule of classes, and mail registration form located in this issue. Online registration is encouraged: For questions: emilbec@msn.com March 12 Saturday After Spring Training Party Location: Cape St. Claire Clubhouse 1213 River Bay Rd Annapolis, MD Cost: $50 - by deadline $55 - after deadline Deadline: Mail: March 4 (postmark) Online: March 7 Coordinators: Time: Cocktails: 5 pm Dinner: 6:15 pm Music: 7 pm -10 pm Barbara Shoemaker, barbmshoe@yahoo.com and Cindy Turner, cynthia.turner@verizon.net Please sign up online at March 13 Sunday Brunch Location: Doubletree Hotel, Annapolis Cost: $28 - Member $32 - Non-member and all after deadline Speaker/Topic: Deadline: Photo Retrospective and General Membership Meeting Mail: March 4 (postmark) Online: March 7 Time: Note: Social hour: 11 am Brunch: 12 noon Program: 1 pm General Membership Meeting follows Retrospective Coordinator: Juanita Layne, juanita.layne@yahoo.com Please sign up online at

5 March 2016 Whisker Pole 5 March 19 Saturday Seminar Location: Anne Arundel County Police, Cost: Edgewater Station 35 Stepney Lane Edgewater, MD Speaker/Topic: Deadline: Coordinator: George Hollendursky Raft Captain Training Free for skippers, first mates and first mate candidates $14 - for other members $16 - for non-members $16 - after the deadline Mail: March 10 (postmark) Online: March 15 Time: 9 am 12 noon Kris Smith, kristine0407@gmail.com Please sign up online at March 19 Saturday Cruising Kick-Off Location: The Barn at Ulmstead Estates 911 Lynch Drive Arnold, MD Cost: Free to skippers, first mates, cruising committee members; $20 for guests of invitees. Time: 12 noon - 4 pm Note: By Invitation Only March 20 Sunday Sock Burning Location: Private home, Annapolis, MD Directions provided upon registration. Deadline: Mail: March 14 (postmark) Online: March 17 Coordinator: Cost: $23 - by deadline $30 - after deadline Hosts: George & Shirley Hollendursky Time: 5 pm - 8 pm Note: Non-members must be accompanied by a member. No smoking, no walk-ins. Limited to 30. Suzanne Vaughn, suzyvaughn@aol.com Please sign up online at April 3 Sunday Northern VA Area Fireside Chat Location: Arlington, VA Cost: $20 by deadline $25 after deadline Speakers/Topic Deadline: Coordinator: Teeja and Dan Meier Sailing the New England Waters Mail: March 25 (postmark) Online: March 29 Host: Time: Note: Susan Jenkins 4 pm Non-members must be accompanied by a member. No smoking, no walk-ins. Limited to 20. Teresa Scofield, tscofield55@gmail.com Please sign up online at April 9 Saturday Flare and Fire Safety Demo Location: Camp Wabanna 101 Likes Road Edgewater, MD Cost: Free for Members Deadline: Mail: April 1 (postmark) Time: 8 am - 10 am Online: April 4 Coordinator: John Parsons johnfparsons_9@msn.com Please sign up online at

6 6 Whisker Pole March 2016 April 9 Saturday Dockside Training Location: Various Skippers Boats Cost: $15 - by deadline Deadline: Mail: April 1 (postmark) Online: April 4 Coordinator: Time: Note: 10 am all day Bring your own lunch, beverage, and Basic Skills Checkout Forms Irene Aronian, irene.aronian@gmail.com Please sign up online at April 10 Sunday Day Sail Destination: Skipper s Choice Cost: $17- Member or Non-Member Deadline: Mail: March 30 (postmark) Online: April 3 (9 pm) Coordinator: Note: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator. Nancy Bromberg, nbromberg78@verizon.net Please sign up online at April Saturday Sunday IRS Cruise Destination: Pirates Cove, West River Cost: $34 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: March 31 (postmark) Online: April 5 Coordinator: Note: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate Registration form with a check to the coordinator. Charlotte O Conor, coconor@aol.com Please sign up online at April 23 or 24 Saturday or Sunday Day Sails Destination: Skipper s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: April 13 (postmark) Online: April 17 (9 pm) Coordinator: 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. Shirley Brooks-Hollendursky, shirleybbrooks@yahoo.com Please sign up online at April 30 -May 1 Saturday Sunday Shakedown Cruise Destination: Harness Creek, South River Cost: $34 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: April 15 (postmark) Online: April 19 Coordinator: Note: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate Registration form with a check to the coordinator. Bill Small, smallfavors@hotmail.com Please sign up online at Fleet Exercises Editor Needed This individual must have experience with Word tables and be available to submit 1-3 electronic pages by the 15 th of each month to the Newsletter Editor. Information to be included in these pages is sent by to the Fleet Ex Editor by Committee Chairs and Board Members. Training will be provided. Benefits: Be the first to know about the upcoming fun club events. Experience the satisfaction of knowing you have made a significant contribution to this outstanding organization. To volunteer or for more information, contact Shirley Brooks at shirleybbrooks@yahoo.com

7 March 2016 Whisker Pole 7 Singles on Sailboats 2016 Sailing Schedule (REVISED!) March 19 (9 am 12 noon) Raft Captains Seminar March 19 (1 4 pm) Cruising Kick off Meeting The Barns, Ulmstead Estates, Arnold, MD April 9 AM Flare & Safety Demonstration PM Dockside Training April 10 Sunday Day Sail April 16 & 17 IRS Cruise Pirates Cove (West R.) April 23 & 24 Saturday & Sunday Day Sails April 30 & May 1 Shakedown Cruise Harness Creek May 7 Saturday Day Sail May 8 Sunday Yahoo Sail (Mother's Day) May 11 Wednesday Midweek Sail May 14 Saturday Day Sail May 15 Sunday Yahoo Sail May DNR Cruise Wye River (beginning of Northern Bay extended TBD) May Extended Northern Bay Cruise May 24 Tuesday Midweek Sail May Memorial Day Cruise Langford Creek, Skippers Choice June 4 Leukemia Cup (no SOS sail) June 5 Sunday Day Sail June 8 Wednesday Midweek Sail June Anniversary Cruise Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall June 16 Thursday Midweek Sail June 18 Saturday Day Sail June 19 Sunday Yahoo Sail (Father's Day) June Lost In The 60s Cruise Round Bay July Happy 4 th Weekend Leeds Creek, Skipper's Choice July 9 & 10 Saturday & Sunday Day Sails July Ice Cream Cruise location TBD July 21 Thursday Midweek Sail July 23 Dockside Training July 24 July 30 & 31 August 6 & 7 August 13 August 14 August 18 August 20 August 21 Sunday Day Sail Raft Captain's Choice Seafood Feast Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall Town Hall Meeting Galesville (Pirates/Wenches Rock Hall) Sunday Day Sail Thursday Midweek Sail Full Moon C.R.A.B. Regatta; no SOS cruise planned Sunday Day Sail August 27 & 28 Appetizers and Desserts Reed Creek Sept Labor Day Cruise Drum Point/Skipper's Choice Sept 10 & 11 Zorba's Odessey Sail Clement's Creek (Greece Trip 10 24) Sept 13 Tuesday Day Sail Sept 17 Hospice Cup Annapolis register as an SOS Boat Sept 18 Sunday Day Sail Sept 21 Wednesday Midweek Sail Sept 24 & 25 Fall Kick off Magothy / Broad Creek October 1 & 2 Chili Cookoff Cruise Whitehall Creek October 5 Wednesday Midweek Sail October Columbus Day Cruise Leadenham Creek (Choptank)/ Skipper's Choice October 9 Sunday Day Sail (concurrent with Columbus Day Weekend) October 15 & 16 Goose Cruise Corsica River (Full Moon) October 18 Tuesday Day Sail October 22 & 23 Saturday & Sunday Day Sails October Halloween Cruise TBD November 5 & 6 Blue Lips Cruise Pirates Cove November 11 Friday Veteran's Day (3 Day Weekend) no sail planned November 13 Wrap up Meeting 4 pm TBD

8 8 Whisker Pole March 2016 Join us for the March 13 th Brunch and See Yourself in Pictures! The March brunch will feature the SOS Retrospective, a compilation of sailing and touring activities of the club, starring YOU, our members! Directed by Teeja Meier, the glamour shots are sure to be exciting! The premier will be at the Doubletree Hotel in lovely Annapolis. Red carpet reception will start at 11:00, with a sumptuous brunch to follow. Prepare to meet and greet and be seen at the gala event. This is the morning after our always-rewarding Spring Training and Apres ST party, so treat yourself to one of the discounted rooms at the Doubletree and make a weekend of fun and socializing with fellow SOS members. A general membership meeting will follow the retrospective. See the Event Calendar to register by March 8! SOS Annual Sock Burning Ceremony - March 20 Join us in our annual tradition with The Burning of the Socks and bid the blustery winter season adieu! Celebrate with SOS friends, anticipate future sails, tell tales of past sailing adventures, and share food and drink. Bring those odd or worn out socks and toss them in the fire, the ones that have lost their mates or the ones with worn out heels. Register early as attendance is limited to 30 guests. Bring your favorite sailing stories or songs. If you have questions please contact Suzanne Vaughn at suzyvaughn@aol.com. Sailing Season is coming!!!! We can see it on the horizon spring! And SOS won t let you down. There are so many great events planned to get you ready for the sailing season; you won t want to miss a single one. First, there is the day-long Spring Training event at the Anne Arundel Community College on March 12. All interested skippers and crew are invited to attend the Raft Captain Seminar on March 19. On April 9 is the Flare and Safety Demonstration in the morning with a New Member Dockside Training in the afternoon. When do we get on the water, you may ask.after all of this training? Our first Day Sail is scheduled for Sunday, April 9 with the IRS Cruise the following weekend, April 16/17. We finish April with both Saturday and Sunday Day Sails on April 23/24 and the Shakedown Cruise on April 30/May 1. And just a quick plug for the Extended Cruise, planned for May 21-30; going to the Northern Bay from the DNR cruise. Mike Pittinger has a great itinerary outlined, so put this special event on your calendars. Whew! We are so excited about this year s Cruising Schedule and the fabulous response we have had from willing coordinators! Here s to a great sailing season and seeing you all out on the water. Meeps and CJ Yahoo Sails New This Year There are 3 "Yahoo sails" on the cruising calendar for Skippers to use the Yahoo site to ask for Day Sail crew once they have determined the wind will be good for a sail. There will be no charge to crew. We anticipate that a yahoo request for crew would go out Wed-Fri for the upcoming weekend. Crew who respond should note their skills/experience. To subscribe, send an to: singlesonsail-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (note that it will take some time for your subscription to be approved) To unsubscribe, send an to: singlesonsail-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com To post a message, send an with your details to: singlesonsail@yahoogroups.com

9 March 2016 Whisker Pole 9 Schedule for Saturday, March 12, 2016 TIME FUNCTION Start End 8:00 AM 8:30 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:30 AM 8:50 AM Welcome/Announcements 9:00 AM 10:30AM Session A 10:30 AM 10:40 AM Break 10:40 AM 12:10 AM Session B 12:15 AM 1:15 PM Lunch 1:20 PM 2:50 PM Session C 2:50 PM 3:00 PM Break 3:00 PM 4:30 PM Session D 4:30 PM 5:00 PM Wrap-up Directions to Anne Arundel Community College: 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD From Washington or Annapolis Take Route 50 east to exit 27, Route 2 north (Governor Ritchie Highway) toward Baltimore. Stay on Route 2 for about three miles. Turn right on College Parkway. The first right turn is the campus entrance. From Baltimore From Interstate 695 take exit 2, Route 10 toward Severna Park. Stay on Route 10 until it ends at Route 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway). Follow Route 2 south about five miles. Turn left on College Parkway. The first right turn is the campus entrance. Snow Emergency Procedure ATTENTION - If there is snow on Saturday, March 12 th (and we certainly hope there isn't!), we MAY have to cancel Spring Training. In the event the weather is questionable, the Education Committee will leave a message on the SOS Spring Training Weather Hotline, available only on March 12 th. A $5 non-refundable fee will be retained in the event of cancellation; other fees paid will be refunded. Snow Emergency Recorded Message: Other questions: emilbec@msn.com

10 S.O.S. SPRING TRAINING 9:00-10:30 A 1 New Members A 2 New Skippers A 3 New Members A 4 READING A NAUTICAL SOS FIRST MATES INTRODUCTION TO SOS RAFTING WITH SOS CHART CORRRECTLY PROGRAM Levels: 1, 2 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 SOS member Debra Roane and SOS Skipper Jon Bernheimer introduce you to the roles of Skippers, First Mates and crew, how to register for our events, and volunteer opportunities with the club. SOS Skipper Dan Meier will lead this discussion on rafting in SOS, both circles and linear. What is the overall plan, what part does the crew play, and (for skippers) how do you direct your crew for a smooth entry into the raft?. SOS Skipper Harry Keith conducts an introduction to charts and a discussion about types of charts, their uses, data and symbols used, and related resources, including web-based sources. SOS First Mates Joan Tannen and Rob King will outline the requirements and process to become a First Mate with the club. A great way to test your skills and become more proficient. B 1 New Members B 2 New Members B 3 B 4 Skippers 10:40-12:10 BASIC SAILING FUNDAMENTALS VHF RADIO AND BEYOND PREPARING FOR EXTENDED CRUISING Levels: 1, 2 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 SOS Skipper Rick Morefield uses things you already know to explain how a boat sails, with specific emphasis on points of sail and getting a boat from point A to point B. Dan Zeitlin, sailor and ham radio operator instructs you in the proper use of VHF radio and handling emergency procedures using a handheld and ship s VHF radio How to plan for sailing to the faroff lands -- and much more with veteran cruiser and SOS Skipper Ursula Skagen. MARITIME LAW JoAnne Zawitoski of Semmes, Bowen & Semmes discusses tort issues (liability for personal injuries, violation of navigation rules, collisions and acts of God). A must for all skippers. 12:15 1:15 PM LUNCH C 1 New Members C 2 New Members C 3 C 4 1:20-2:50 RULES OF THE ROAD KNOTS BEAUTFIUL BAY PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED SAIL TRIM AND BALANCE Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 SOS Skipper Dennis Krizek will review the Nautical Rules of the Road. Topics will include: give-way and stand-on vessels, lights, shapes and sounds, with an emphasis on situations we encounter on the Chesapeake Bay. SOS Skipper George Hollendursky demonstrates the proper knots to use on a boat and when to use them. Hands-on practice is included while viewing animation of each knot Learn how to improve your skills to capture beautiful photos of the Chesapeake Bay. SOS Photo Guy, John Parsons, will address topics including digital cameras, light, composition and storing digital images. Jeff Jordan, J World Director, describes the various controls on the sails and how to use each to shape your sails for all wind conditions. No more flogging sails; look good going down the Bay. D 1 New Members D 2 3 New Members D 3 Skippers D 4 3:00-4:30 PREP FOR A WEEKEND YACHT MECHANICAL SPRING COMMISSIONING SAFETY AT SEA (MOB) CRUISE WITH SOS SYSTEMS & MAINTENANCE TIPS Levels: 1, 2 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Sailing for a weekend requires proper gear (what to bring?) and food (what to prepare?) SOS Skippers Shirley Brooks-Hollendursky will help you pack that bag and Teeja Meier will give you some time-tested ideas for your portion of the meals. SOS Skipper Emil Becker will describe the various mechanical systems on a modern cruising sailboat, as well as how they work and how to utilize them safely for enjoyable sailing Maintenance expert will describe maintenance tasks to prepare your boat for the sailing season. Routine maintenance tasks - what they are, what to do yourself, and what to ask the boat yard to do for you. Jeff Jordan, J World Director, reviews necessary crew safety gear and safety procedures on board, with a special emphasis on crew recovery. Know what to do in the event of a man overboard. 4:30 PM WRAP UP IN THE CAFETERIA Skill Levels of Classes: 1 = NOVICE, new to sailing 2 = INTERMEDIATE, inshore sailor to aspiring 1st Mate 3 = ADVANCED, Skipper, 1st Mate, Offshore sailor * New Members and/or Inexperienced Sailors ** Recommended for Skippers

11 SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2016 A 5 A 6 Skippers A 7 A 8 A 9 DIESEL ENGINES TRIM FOR CONTROL SOLAR POWER WEATHER SAILING AND BOATING APPS Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Karl Allen, Diesel Guru will discuss basic operating theory, anatomy, routine maintenance and troubleshooting for marine diesel engines. Karl may be able to bring his engine model, space permitting. Dave Flynn, Quantum Sails Consultant will give best practice for sail trim for cruiser and ways to deal with common cruising concerns of heel, over-powered situations, best upwind performance and easy down-wind SOS SKIPPER AND CAPTAIN MIKE PIITINGER discusses the advantages and installation of solar power on your boat, and how to used the sun to keep power. Before a cruise, no matter how short, the mariner should read, and then understand, the local forecast. Captain Chuck Wells will highlight the basics of the Earth's weather with a particular focus on sailing and the interpretation of weather B 5 B 6 Skippers B 7 B 8 6 Skippers B 9 ANCHORING SINK PROOF YOUR BOAT OPTIMIZING YOUR SAILNG SPEED UNDERSTANDING AND MAINTAINING YOUR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOS Member Jim Burton talks about Apps for sailing, boat management, and maintenance. APPS FOR NAVIGATION Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Chip Yost, SOS Skipper and Power Squadron instructor describe types of anchors and suitability of each components of ground tackle and how to connect it together and why it matters, choosing an anchorage, SOS Skipper Doug Townsend and a Marine Surveyor discuss what WILL SINK your boat! You can be at fault. Learn how to keep your boat afloat and avoid as total loss! SOS Skipper Joe Lombardo, an accomplished racer, tells you how to optimize the speed of your boat for racing and fast cruising. Andrew Fegley, owner of Yacht Electrical Systems helps in understanding and maintaining your boat s electrical system. 12:15 1:15 PM LUNCH C 5 Skippers C 6 Skippers C 7 C 8 C 9 SOS Member Jim Burton gives you the low-down on the apps for navigation. Do you need a dedicated chart plotter or will your ipad do the trick? MASTER AND WINCH TEARDOWN BUYING A BOAT RIGGING BOTTOM PAINT AND COMMANDER AND SERVICING COATINGS Levels: 1,2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels 2, 3 Levels: 2, 3 Capt. Jeremy Hopkins, professional delivery captain will describe effective skippering and crew command. Planning and communicating is vital on vessels of any type and size. Pete Sarelas, Director of Maintenance, Naval Academy Sailing Program, demonstrates how to maintain your winches large and small. Dave Townley of Integrity Yachts will describe the boat buying process and what to look for in buyer s broker. Jimmie Cockerill of The Rigging Company will discuss the creation and maintenance of all aspects of yacht rigging to ensure a seaworthy and enjoyable boat. Darron Zimmer from Petit Paint will discuss bottom paint and coatings and how to keep your boat spiffy down below! D 5 D 6 Skippers D 7 D 8 D 9 intro TO THE MARYLAND SAFE BOATING COURSE HANDLING A SAILBOAT UNDER POWER GETTING A CAPTAIM S LICENSE MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ON THE BAY WOMEN AT THE HELM Levels: 1, 2 Levels: 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Levels: 1, 2, 3 Level 1, 2, 3 The Maryland Boating Safety Education Law requires that any person born on, or after July 1, 1972, must have a certificate of boating safety education. Learn about this requirement from Chip Yost, SOS Skipper and Power Squadron instructor SOS Skipper Michael Pittinger discusses how to handle a sailboat under power. Captain and SOS Skipper Bob Morrow will tell you how to move from POC to getting a USGC Captain s License. June Ejk, EMT and SOS Member, brings her medical knowledge to us on how to cope with any unfortunate medical emergencies that we may encounter while sailing. Laura Gwinn, an SOS skipper leads a discussion about women at the helm in SOS and beyond. 4:30 PM WRAP UP IN THE CAFETERIA Skill Levels of Classes: 1 = NOVICE, new to sailing 2 = INTERMEDIATE, inshore sailor to aspiring 1st Mate 3 = ADVANCED, Skipper, 1st Mate, Offshore sailor * New Members and/or Inexperienced Sailors ** Recommended for Skippers

12 12 Whisker Pole March SPRING TRAINING Registration, Schedule and Directions Saturday, March 12, 2016 Deadline: March 7th for online registration; March 4th postmark for mail-in paper registration Registration Instructions Spring Training is both a fun and educational event that includes many new members who are unfamiliar with the "routine. We ask that all registrants read the instructions below before calling with questions. Cost: $55.00 Member, $75.00 Nonmember and all after deadline (see below). Included in the cost is a $5.00 nonrefundable fee in the event that Spring Training is cancelled for any reason, including weather. See snow emergency instructions on page 9. Please note that classes are filled on a first-come first-served basis, so don t delay registering! Online registrations cannot be modified, so register carefully. Registration for specific classes is limited. SOS reserves the right to adjust the class schedule to meet demand for key classes. Upon arrival, check in at the registration desk and pick up your class materials. Please be prompt and courteous; speakers are volunteers as are all the administrative staff. Anne Arundel Community College is a non-smoking and alcohol-free campus, including the parking lot. Please do not smoke or consume alcoholic beverages anywhere. Morning coffee and a buffet lunch are included in the cost of registration. Please note, however, that no food or drink is allowed outside the cafeteria. To register online: We encourage online registration. Go to the website, and you will find a section for Spring Training. You will see something similar to the paper registration form, also published in the Whisker Pole. Please note that you can only use a credit card online; we cannot process checks online. If you do not wish to use a credit card, you can register by mail with a check. See below. Cost: $55.00 Member, $75.00 Nonmember and all after the March 7 th deadline. Choose the courses you would like to attend by clicking on the drop-down menu. If a course you select is full, it will not appear on the menu. This is one of the advantages of registering online. You will know your schedule when you register. Please note, however, that last-minute changes are possible due to circumstances beyond our control, so be sure to check-in at registration for your materials. Cancellations must be received via phone or no later than March 7 th. To register by mail: If you wish to register by mail, fill in the registration form included in this issue of the Whisker Pole. Mail the completed form together with your check to: SOS Spring Training, PO Box 5708, Annapolis, MD Cost: $55.00 Member, $75.00 Nonmember and all after the March 4 th deadline. Fill out all information requested on the form. Please print legibly because your information will be entered into the Spring Training database. There are four 90-minute class periods, A-D. Indicate your first, second, and third choices by entering that course number. DO NOT write in the course name but use only the course number. Use a zero if you do not have a second or third choice, or if you do not wish to attend anything during that session. Entering a zero will not assure you your first choice, however, because classes are assigned in the order of registration. Example: First Choice Second Choice Third Choice A: 1 A: 2 A: 0 B: 3 B: 2 B: 1 C: 7 C: 2 C: 3 D: 0 D: 0 D: 0 Cancellations must be received by phone or no later than March 7th. Checks will be destroyed unless you send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your registration.

13 March 2015 Whisker Pole Spring Training Registration Form Use this form only if you are registering by mail. Online registration is encouraged. Today s date: Check # (Please Print) Name: State: Address: Home/Cell Phone: Work Phone Circle All Appropriate SOS Status categories: Circle Appropriate Skill Level: SOS Member 1. Novice (New to Sailing) New SOS Member (less than 12 months) 2. Intermediate (inshore sailor to aspiring First Mate) Not an SOS member (nonmember) 3. Advanced (First Mate, Offshore sailor) Skipper SOS First Mate Crew 4. Skipper Spring Training Volunteer Speaker Indicate your course preference by the course number; use zero if you don t have a preference. Example: Under First Choice A: 1 B: 2 C: 7 D: 3 First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Class Period A: A: A: Class Period B: B: B: Class Period C: C: C: Class Period D: D: D: Cost: $55.00 Member $75.00 Nonmember and all after deadline Please tell us how your first learned about SOS Spring Training? Online registration is available at If you are not registering on line, send this completed paper form and a CHECK payable to SOS, Inc. to: SOS Spring Training P O Box 5708 Annapolis, MD Mail registration DEADLINE: postmark dated Friday, March 4, 2016

14 14 Whisker Pole March 2016 January (rescheduled to February) Brunch All Photos by John Parsons Speaker Terry Cummings, Chesapeake Bay Foundation Perry Brown & Meeps Yox Carole Jordan, Brunch Chair Kitty St Romain, Marty Halvorsen, Louise Burke Winter Wonderland Awards Dinner All Photos by John Parsons Commodore Hope Andruss presents the Elinor W. (Ellie) Abramson Award to Emil Becker. Commodore Hope Andruss presents the Commodore s Award to Kitty St. Romain. Harry Keith & Kati Sabin Nancy Anderson & Brigitte Walsh Irene Aronian, Van Plummer, & Judy Barral Shari Rex & Bob Lucas

15 March 2016 Whisker Pole 15 First Place Photo Awards GRAND PRIZE Laurie Martinson To see additional winning photos from the 2015 Photo Contest, please visit the SOS website. SOS ABROAD Aletta Schaap SAILBOATS Art Hoffman PEOPLE John Parsons BAY SCENES Nancy Parsons PLACES Aletta Schaap

16 16 Whisker Pole March 2016 Regional Valentine Day Brunches (100+ people in 3 states) Key West, Florida Anna Maria Island, Florida Northern Virginia Annapolis, Maryland Chestertown, Maryland Annapolis, Maryland Severna Park, Maryland Hollywood, Florida

17 March 2016 Whisker Pole Membership Renewals Members Skippers Total Rafting Seminar for Skippers, FMs, and Crew - Saturday, March 19 th Rafting is an important aspect of SOS cruising and doing it safely is critical. Learn how SOS builds linear and circle rafts including where and how to set an anchor, place fenders, secure lines, approach in the wind, and effectively communicate on the boat and with the Raft Captain. This seminar is designed for Raft Captains, potential Raft Captains, Skippers, First Mates, and all Crew members. This session covers considerations involved in raft building such as advance planning, general guidelines for all rafts, special considerations for circle and linear rafts, handling emergencies, docking for land-based cruises, and ways in which Skippers and Crew can assist the rafting process. What are the responsibilities of the Raft Captain and individual Skippers? How does weather affect raft building? How do we determine how many anchors to set, and where to set them? How do we calculate the amount of space needed for a circle or linear raft? When do we build a linear raft or a circle raft? How much anchor rode should we use, and why? What happens when the wind shifts while a raft is being built? What is the effect of current? Or boat wakes? How can the size of a raft be adjusted for more or fewer boats? Is breaking up really hard to do? What are the emergencies that can occur in a raft, and what should we do? Directions Directions Directions The DoubleTree Hotel 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD Route 50 to exit 22. Follow sign to Riva Road and make left at the light onto Riva Road. Second left onto Holiday Court. Cape St. Claire Clubhouse River Bay Road, Annapolis, MD Route 50 East heading toward Bay Bridge, take exit 29B onto Cape St. Claire Road. Drive 2 miles. Turn right onto River Bay Road. The clubhouse will be on your right. Anne Arundel County Police, Edgewater Station, 35 Stepney Lane, Edgewater, MD From Rt. 50: Exit 22 to Aris T Allen Blvd to Rt. 2 South [Solomon s Island Rd]. Proceed approximately 2.5 miles to third light after crossing South River. Turn left onto Mayo Rd. Proceed to second light, approximately 3/4 mile. Turn right onto Stepney s Lane. Look for Anne Arundel County Southern District sign on right. Wabanna Camp & Conference Center,101 Likes Rd., Edgewater, MD From Washington, D.C.: Take Capital Beltway to Exit 15A MD 214, Central Avenue east. Follow Route 214 about 20 miles, through Mayo to Beverly Beach, passing an Entering Beverly Beach Community sign. Turn right on Beverly Place. Turn left on Maryland Avenue. Follow Maryland Avenue to the left. Turn right on Elm Street. Turn left on Likes Road and follow signs to the camp. From Baltimore and Annapolis: From Aris T. Allen Blvd. take Route 2 south about 3 miles to the Route 214 (Central Avenue) intersection (at a light), and turn left onto Route 214 east. Follow Route 214 about 5 miles, through Mayo to Beverly Beach, passing an Entering Beverly Beach Community sign. Then same as above The Barn at Ulmstead Estates Lynch Drive, Arnold, MD From Route 50 heading toward the Bay Bridge, cross the Severn River Bridge, then take exit 28 toward Bay Dale Drive; go.2 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Bay Dale passing back over Rt. 50; go 1.2 miles. Turn LEFT at 2nd light onto College Parkway; go.5 miles then turn RIGHT at first light onto Shore Acres Road; go 1.2 miles. Turn LEFT onto Bayberry Drive; go.4 miles. Bear LEFT at the fork onto Lynch Drive; go.6 miles. Turn RIGHT into The Barn parking lot just after a long stand of pine trees on the right. From Rt. 2 (Ritchie Hwy.) in Arnold, turn onto College Pkwy; go 2.4 miles. Turn LEFT onto Shore Acres Rd; go 1.2 miles. Turn LEFT onto Bayberry Dr. then LEFT at the fork onto Lynch Drive as above.

18 18 Whisker Pole March 2016 SOS Awards presented by Board of Directors (Not awarded this year) Kitty St. Romain Emil Becker to be awarded Later this year Rookie of the Year Award Commodore s Award Elinor W. (Ellie) Abramson Award Ed Kline Member of the Year Award This award is to recognize the individual who, in his or her first year of sailing with SOS, demonstrates superior interest in sailing and in learning more about sailing and becomes involved in one or more of the SOS programs. Provides for the club s highest-ranking officer to extend a grateful thanks and public recognition to a member who has made significant contributions in fostering the goals of SOS and continues to contribute to many aspects of the club. This award is presented to that individual who has made special contributions to education programs during the previous year. Presented to an active (although not necessarily expert) sailor who has made major contributions to more than one area of club activity. The member cannot be a current or recent past board member. Jibe-Ho Awards (Just for Fun) Mike Pittinger Bob Lucas Frank Florentine Bev Nash Ron Pence Ben Kaufman Emil Becker Missing Circle Raft Beth Dumesco Kathy Higdon Laura Gwinn Best Ducking Out of Spring Training Award Best Female Impersonator Award Frankly We Will Miss You Award Perpetual Rent-A- Slip Award Help Me Ron-duh Award Wrong Way Corrigan Award Castor and Pollux Award Missing Man Award Trans-vessel-ite Award Breast Augmentation Award Ugliest Suits I Have Ever Seen Award For the Oh I ruptured my appendix, got gangrene, spent weeks in the hospital, and came within an hour from death excuse. Who out of nowhere appeared as a hulu girl complete with grass skirt, coconut bra and hair not much longer than his own. For lighting our way through darkness and illuminating the best in all of us. For advertising slip rental in the Whisker Pole for at least three straight years. For helpfully pulling his fellow Ron (Ahlers) out of trouble in shallow water while going aground himself. For unintentionally sailing from Annapolis to the West River via Herrington Harbor and the South River. For having twin boats at the same time that swim like swans and appear like stars to us lowly boat owners. Never attained, often pursued, nearly caught, but simply slipped through outstretched, questing, longing fingers. For coming out of the closed and admitting she is a power boat owner on purpose. For executing a perfect (turkey) breast augmentation procedure to ensure a Double D servings for the SOS Thanksgiving dinner. For confusing many and varied beautiful tablecloths for the ugliest suits I have ever seen.

19 March 2016 Whisker Pole 19 Flare and Fire Safety Demonstration - Flare Exchange Saturday April 9 th 8 AM to 10 AM. By John Parsons, Safety Chair The Safety Committee is planning the Flare and Fire Safety Demonstration immediately prior to the New Member Dockside Training. The location for the event is Camp Wabanna at 101 Likes Rd., Edgewater, MD See directions to Camp Wabanna on Page 17. Following safe use techniques demonstrated by instructors, our member participants will have the opportunity to fire aerial flares, set off hand-held flares, and extinguish a small controlled fire using a fire extinguisher. This is a rare opportunity for hands-on experience for dealing with emergencies. Members will also practice coiling and heaving lines, a skill that is used frequently during the sailing season at raft-ups. There is no charge for this event. Skippers: Safety Committee has some fire extinguishers on hand, but can always use a few more donated fire extinguishers for this event. Safety will be exchanging 12-gauge flares and hand-held flares no more than four years out of date with a new packet of 12-gauge aerial flares or handheld flares provided by the Club. Older flares have been found to be duds too often. Safety has more need for donated 12- gauge flares than for donated hand-held flares. You may exchange your SOLAS Red Parachute Signal flare no more than four years out of date for a like SOLAS flare for a cost of $ Skippers exchanging flares must the event coordinator to reserve for exchange of flares. New Member Dockside Training Saturday April 9 th By Emil Becker, Education Chair Recently joined SOS? Sailing skills rusty? Need a review or refresher of those essential sailing skills or the names of those what-cha-ma-call-its on the boat? SOS has a special day for you and it is a lot of fun! Dockside Training is an all-day event held after the Flare Demo. Sign up and you will be assigned to an SOS Skipper s Boat. Come with your lunch and beverages as you would for a Day Sail. AND BRING THOSE QUESTIONS!!! The SOS Skipper and SOS First Mate will acquaint you with the details of SOS sailing; how to sign up for an SOS cruise, what to wear and bring, the names of all that stuff on the boat and what it is used for, and the basics of sailing. You may also learn and practice to tie a knot or two. In short, many things you need to know to participate as SOS crew on a day sail or a weekend cruise. You will be able to complete most of the Level I checkout requirements during the day. The Basic Skills Program and Check Out sheets (2015) can be found on the SOS website under Forms and Such, then Education. (You must be logged in to view these.) And when the sun starts setting and the air gets chilly, you will do what sailors always do; socialize at a local Annapolis watering hole where all the Dockside Training crews and skippers, along with any local members, will gather for food and libation. The Coordinator will contact you by or phone regarding your boat/skipper assignment. Note: there may be a limited number of boats for this popular event. Sign up early! Welcome New Members Clark Bach Chadds Ford, PA Ginsey Bates New Castle, DE Daniel Cesarone Elkton, MD Jami Cunnagin Annapolis, MD Julie Day West Orange, NJ Kristine Hartley Alexandria, VA Susan Hawman Washington, DC Arthur Hoffman Baltimore, MD Maggie Holmes Bethesda, MD James Johnson Fairfax, VA Anne Kennedy Baltimore, MD Linda Nelson Edgewater, MD Scott Wilson Reisterstown, MD

20 20 Whisker Pole March 2016 Singles on Sailboats 2016 Annual Treasurer's Report March Actual Revenue and Expenses Column1 Income Expenses Net Income Revenue 2016 Budget (Approved Dec 2015) Expenses Net Income Bareboat $ 2,431 $ 129 $ 2,302 $ 1,260 $ $ 1,260 BoD $ 1,361 $ 17,421 $ (16,060) $ 122 $ 20,237 $ (20,115) Brunches $ 8,241 $ 8,605 $ (364) $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ Communications $ $ 546 $ (546) $ $ 1,300 $ (1,300) Cruising $ 19,715 $ 17,828 $ 1,887 $ 22,187 $ 16,990 $ 5,188 Database $ 3 $ 7,544 $ (7,541) $ $ 8,700 $ (8,700) Education $ 13,922 $ 14,059 $ (137) $ 13,925 $ 14,860 $ (935) First Mates $ $ 81 $ (81) $ $ 240 $ (240) Membership $ 36,410 $ (7,447) $ 28,963 $ 36,050 $ 7,300 $ 28,750 Newsletter $ 1,585 $ 4,173 $ (2,588) $ 1,590 $ 4,300 $ (2,710) Safety $ 75 $ 988 $ (913) $ $ 1,000 $ (1,000) Skippers Advisory $ $ 829 $ (829) $ $ 1,360 $ (1,360) Social $ 32,937 $ 35,311 $ (2,374) $ 33,527 $ 33,390 $ 137 Total $ 116,679 $ 114,960 $ 1,719 $ 118,642 $ 119,677 $ (1,035) Cruising income supports skippers advisory, safety, first mates and some of our insurance costs. Bareboat Income is money from credit card rebate and admin fees transferred to club treasury. Bareboat Charters Revenue 2015 Windwards $ Victory Chimes $ Maine Bareboat $ 467 Total Bareboat Charter Revenue $ 1,215 Bareboat profits are placed in bareboat escrow, which pays for initial deposits on future charters

21 March 2016 Whisker Pole 21 Just your CLASSIFIED AD to SUBJECT WP CLASSIFIED AD (otherwise it goes to JUNK file). Please SEND A CANCELLATION (Subject CL ADS) when your ad has been fulfilled. Dormant ads those that have appeared for three months with no word from their owners will be dropped unless you specifically ask that they continue to run. If you would like to reinstate an ad please Ed. DEADLINE is the 15 th BOATS -- Horizon Too 46 MORGAN KETCH. Call for details Capt. Mary Ann Albright or ' O'DAY DAY SAILER. Proctor Mast. All sails Very good condition. Best Offer. Call Francis Nadash CATALINA Good condition. Pop-top, fixed keel. Sails cleaned and repaired in New batteries and bottom painted in hp outboard. Docked at White Rocks Marina in Pasadena MD. dennisboydinva@gmail.com 3-16 AQUILA III, 37'2" CUTTER SLOOP, tall rig. Sleeps six, 50hp Perkins diesel. upgraded sails & electronics, 10' Avon dingy /w/ 5hp four stroke Honda. Elec Windlass w/ washdown. A very comfortable live aboard or take offshore. Not a project vessel but sail away ready. All systems have been professionally maintained. Maintenance & boatyard records available. $59K. Call or boatmanbern@gmail.com 3-16 SHARE COSTS / USE BOAT. Boat owner looking for person(s) to share maintenance and dockage costs on a Vega 27 sailboat w/inboard diesel in exchange for use of boat for daysails/weekends. Total shared cost approx. $1200-$1500 per year. If interested please call Bob at BRISTOL built by Bristol Yachts of Rhode Island (Herreshoff design). Beam 10'2", Max draft 4 4", 8650 lbs. Fuel Plastic- 16 gallons / Water Fiberglass. 16HP diesel IB hours Universal/medalist/atomic - uses 1 Qt fuel /hour. Lead Ballast 3600 lbs. encapsulated keel, rudder fully supported Documented # up to Fiberglass Water Tanks - held a total of 75 gallons. Sail are: equipped for cruising - fully battened main with 2 reef pts. - rigged for reefing along boom, Dutchman rigged for easy control Genoa 120% self furling with weather strip, working jib - used very little, storm jib unused, spinnaker - cruising style w launching sock - in multiple colors very good condition, Also have spinnaker pole. All sheets and halyards go back to cockpit (spinnaker halyard on port side of mast). Mast is 35ft. aluminum-keel stepped. $19,900 The boat is on Cockey's Creek off the Magothy in Pasadena. Ask for Nancy or Geoff: or BOAT SLIPS -- RENTAL ON C DOCK, Anchorage Marina; 50 ft deep water slip, $250 a month through April I have a friend who is very close to selling a 40 ft Co-op slip, Way, I mean Way below Market. If you are or may be interested, please let me know. Brian Guptil... sailordude@mac.com 3-16 ANNAPOLIS - just a mile from downtown Annapolis, 35' Boat Slip available on Back Creek. Special rate of $1800 for 8 month lease. Rent includes electricity, water and dock box. Slip can fit boat with 13' beam and 5'5" draft. Please call Sailor Sara with questions SLIP FOR: deep water slip in protected cove off MILL CREEK (SEVERN RIVER). Newly rebuilt, rewired pier. Water and electricity available at pier. Plenty of car parking. Easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Contact Bev Nash, or beverlynash@verizon.net 3-16 BOAT EQUIPMENT & MISC TWO (2) SLEEPING BAGS (1 mummy) - $20 each; ladies dinghy boots, size 10 - $20; Camelbak back pack - $20; Navigation Parallel Plotter and compass - $10 for both; ; omi_3@verizon.net 3-16 FOUL WEATHER GEAR & SAFETY EQUIP. Highest quality gear, always stored at home. Used by tall women. HENRY LLOYD Blue/white jacket with internal harness & red high-waist pants, Medium (men s sizing?), like new $150. MUSTO Red/white jacket and high-waist pants, men s Small, (spring/fall use by First Mate provide a patina of sailing experience plus great weather protection) $125. GILL black hightop deck boots, fit women s size 9 foot, $20. Yellow hightop deck boots, men s size 9, $ Other Stuff: Double tether with heavy duty carabineers & safety hook. Two harnesses with single tethers. Crew strobe light. CREWSAVER CREWFIT inflatable harness. Red SouWester hat. WEEMS & PLATH navigation tools in classy packet. Plastic sextant. And just for fun a 50 s vintage set of HENRY LLOYD yellow oilskin slicker/pants, Ladies Large (men s small). Contact MaryEllenMcMillin@gmail.com for full pricing, info & view/fittings REAL ESTATE APT. FOR RENT. 1 BR/1 BA, unfurnished. Columbia, MD, 25 min. from Annapolis. Wooded back yard, W/D, spa bathroom/ sauna, $975/mo incl. all utilities & cable, 1 yr lease. Avail. March 15. Call Terri Tigc2@Yahoo.com 6-16 KITCHEN & BATHROOMS: Upgrade or Repairs for your Home or Vessel, mark.rybas@rocketmail.com or call Mark Rybas:

22 22 Whisker Pole March 2016 Happy Hours are not official SOS functions. Hours are in chronological order. Check below or SOS website for locations. KEY WEST, FL: SOS HAPPY HOUR place and time to be determined.. Contact: TERRI AND KARL or NORTH BALTIMORE: 2 nd Thursday- March 10th pm. MICHAEL S Cafe Restaurant & Lounge (in the bar area) 2119 York Road, Timonium (opp Fairgrounds) MD , michaelscafe.com. Free parking, great food, drinks and Happy Hour prices. Food service until 11 pm. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff. Contact: Barb O Brien - barlo@comcast.net WILMINGTON, DE: 3 rd Wednesday - March 16th - 5:30 pm. TIMOTHY S Restaurant and Bar, Wilmington Riverfront by Blue Rock Stadium, facing the waterfront. 930 Justison Street, (19801) RIBS (7427). timothysontheriverfront.com Drink specials til 7pm Contact: GERI - grwalker12@verizon.net ROCKVILLE, MD: 3 rd Thursday - March 17th 5-7pm THE MARRIOTT Hotel, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda. (near the White Flint Metro station). Meet in the bar area or outside patio as weather permits. Contact: Darlene- dfrieman@sbcglobal.net SE PA: 3 rd Thursday - - March 17th 6-10 pm (our 2nd HH) at BERTUCCI'S Italian Restaurant W Lancaster Ave, Wayne Meet a great group of social people who like sailing & great conversation! Contact: PATTI - pattievans@aol.com SE PA: - 1 st Tuesday March 1st - 6 pm. MCKENZIE S Brew House 324 W Swedesford Road, Berwyn, (610) Our first of two Happy Hours. This is South of Trader Joe's (Gateway Shopping Ctr). off Rt Meet a great group of social people who like sailing, conversation & great food! Contact: PATTI - pattievans@aol.com NVA/DC: Our first of two NVA/DC Happy Hours - 5 pm. 1 st Wednesday - March 2nd - MYLOS GRILL, (in the bar area) mylosgrill.com Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA in the McLean/ Chesterbrook shopping center. Free parking, great food! Contact: CHARLOTTE: coconor@aol.com ELLICOTT CITY, MD:1 st Thursday - March. 3rd - 5:30-7:30 pm BARE BONES Grill & Brewery Baltimore Natl. Pike, barebonesgrill.com. Corner of St. Johns Lane & Rte 40, Ellicott City, MD Contact: JILL- jill.montgom@gmail.com SOUTH-CENTRAL PA:1 st Thursday - March. 3rd - 6:30-9 pm HERITAGE HILLS Golf Resort, 2700 Mt. Rose Ave. PA-124, York, Pa.on the lower level of Knickers Pub. Contact : BOB - sosrjmorrow@aol.com NVA/DC: - 3 rd Friday - - March 18th - meet at 5 pm at the bar. SUR la PLACE, Our second Happy Hour MacArthur Blvd. (Site of the old L'Appetito) Wash. DC. surlaplaceindc.com Contact: CHARLOTTE: coconor@aol.com ANNAPOLIS, MD: 4th Thursday - March 24 th pm and later at Coconut Joe's, 48 South River Rd, Edgewater, MD, cocojoes@comcast.net.from Annapolis, so south on Rte 2. Cross over the South River Bridge in the left lane. The first left turn after the bridge then another left leads you back to the waterfront restaurant. Happy hour food / drinks. Contact: repence@msn.com PLEASE Happy Hour CHANGES TO: sailhither@hotmail.com BEFORE THE 12TH OF THE MONTH. SAILORS and NON-SAILORS interested in sailing are invited to SOS Happy Hours at a local restaurant in the bar area. Sailors like great food Check the website to order your SOS Galley COOKBOOK

23 March 2016 Whisker Pole 23 YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office Name Liaison To Committee: Address Commodore Hope Andruss Vice Commodore Laura Gwinn Cruising Treasurer Rita Svec Secretary Joan Tannen Newsletter Janet Gonski Bareboat, Education Brian Guptil Safety, Skippers Advisory Harry Keith Database, First Mates Cathy Laws Brunch, Membership Jim Randall Social, Public Relations YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS Committee Name Address Bareboat Cruising Sandra Rosswork Brunches Carole Jordan Suzanne Vaughn Cruising Meeps Yox & Carole Jordan Database Internet Teresa Scofield Education Emil Becker First Mate s Advisory Open Membership Open Newsletter Shirley Brooks Hollendursky editorwhiskerpole@yahoo.com Public Relations Ursula Skagen capt.zula@gmail.com Safety John Parsons johnfparsons_9@msn.com Skippers Advisory Open Social Bob Lucas (until May) popps0151@gmail.com YOUR AREA CONTACTS Zip Code Geographic Area Area Contact Address to Central PA Bob Morrow sosrjmorrow@aol.com to Philadelphia & Suburbs Ed Petersohn sailhither@hotmail.com to Delaware Chuck Fort saillrn@comcast.net to Washington, DC Pat Nyhan patnyhan@gmail.com to Virginia Linda Casucci casuccilj@gmail.com to Laurel, Greenbelt Open to Montgomery County Debbie Goldberg Hidebbieg@comcast.net to Crownsville, Edgewater Ruth Moore rmoore1433@msn.com to Baltimore Open to Annapolis Ruth Moore rmoore1433@msn.com to Eastern Shore, North East Chuck Fort saillrn@comcast.net Singles on Sailboats, Inc Facebook:

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