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April 2008 SCUTTLEBUTTNewsletter of the Chesapeake Sailing ClubCalendar at a Glance Commodore's Columm The sad news that long-time CSC member Wes Miller has passed away reminded me once again how much our club values friendships.
I last saw Wes and Marion at our February meeting at the Cingel's home. They were warmly embraced by their friends, many of whom they've known for decades. As is always the case at our gatherings, the flow of conversation is non-stop as members get caught up with one another. As I thought back on that event, I was flooded with appreciation that the friendships within CSC are so engaging and enduring. As we age our ability to manage a boat may diminish, but our ties to our fellow members can become stronger than ever. That's something for all of us to remember when we've sold our last vessel. As much fun as we all enjoy our on-the-water rendezvous', we value our friendships with one another above all else. We'd all benefit from remembering the example that Wes and Marion have set for us in maintaining their connection to the club. I hope that you, like the Miller's, will never let your friendships fade away by allowing your CSC membership to lapse, for in the long run it's having a rich network of caring connections that matters most. The February meeting also involved Gina and I sharing our story of being shipwrecked on a deserted island, as Liz Cingel mentioned in the last newsletter. That incident was recreated on the TV show Rescue 911, and someone recently informed me that it's posted on YouTube. For those who expressed interest in seeing that episode, this is the YouTube link. (Note that it is in two parts. The first is 3:03 minutes and plays automatically. The second is 10 minutes..) Gina and I are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at our Severn House condo on April 5 at 5:00 for the next CSC meeting. Mark your calendar to come to the May 3 meeting at Squisito's Restaurant in Eastport, Annapolis for dinner to report on your commissioning progress. And then our first water event will be a cruise to Galesville on Saturday, May 10. If the weather isn't conducive or your boat's not available, we'd still love to have you join us for dinner that evening at the TopSider Inn. Cruise & Party Get Ready To Party! We are one month away from the start of CSC's fantastic 2008 on-the-water schedule. It's time to mark your calendars and make plans to attend some or all of those events. But to make it all a real success, we need host boats! As you may know, host boats are the designated gathering spot where CSC'ers meet after a hard day's sailing. Here they refresh themselves with host-boat-provided wine and meet up with other club members to catch up on the latest club news, corner the fleet captain to complain about handicaps or show off the latest sailing fashions. There may be a "theme" for a raft up. In that case, hosts can be creative and surprise rafters with a new drink, costume, or Sanjaya wig. The duties of the host boat are to provide the wine, - with a supply of three or four bottles, depending on the expected turnout- and serve as a place to serve the hors' d oeuvres brought by other rafters. If there's a pot luck meal planned, the host boat provides the deck space for the food. Here are the 2008 dates that need a host boat:
For the complete cruise schedule for 2008 see Cruise Schedule. Social Report
Welcome New Members News from our Members Skip and Harriet Hardy just got back from a week of sailing in the Exumas. They were invited to sail from Georgetown to Nassau on a Sabre 45. The owner, another Sabre club member, took his boat South from the Chesapeake for the winter. His wife still working, he invited Skip and Harriet and another couple from Boston to crew. Harriet reports: 
"We left Georgetown at sunlight to make high tide and sailed 'outside' of the Exuma islands to Rudder Cay. It was a lively sail -- winds from 25-30K and seas about 6 feet. I got seasick (yuck!) most likely because I didn't have my 'sea legs'! We sailed to Staniel Cay under double-reefed main averaging over 7 knots! Snorkeling at Thunderball grotto was amazing! We had a delicious dinner at the marina and watched the mega-yachts jockey for position at the docks so they can turn all their lights on at night.
Recipes for Onboard (We can't always eat in restaurants!) We'll be on the water in just a few weeks and I'm sure we could all use some new "simple and smashing" recipes for cruising. Two recipes have been added to the recipe section of the CSC website Best Recipes. The shrimp and wasabi appetizers couldn't be easier to prepare and always disappear fast. Liz' salmon loaf or patties are easy to prepare on the boat and delicious. Check them out, and please send me your favorites for the recipe section for next month. The Essence of Sailing When you are in the harbor, four congenial people around the table, eating and drinking and conversing, listening to music and smoking cigars, the wind and the hail and the chill outside faced up to and faced down, in your secure little anchorage-here is a compound of life's social pleasures in the womb of nature. William F. Buckley, Jr. "In His Own Words: A Tribute to William F. Buckley, Jr. " ______________________
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Even though it's been a number of years since they've been able to do any sailing, they had continued to attend many of our land events in order to partake of the terrific camaraderie that is the cornerstone upon which our club is built. 
We went on a cruise with them and Weinfelds through the Panama Canal in 1999. You did not have to be around them very long to see the wonderful relationship they shared. Marian and "Hon", as she called him, were married for 55 years. They took care of each other in their later years. He was not only her husband, her captain when sailing, but her best friend. "Hon" will be missed by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him.
Glenn writes: "Although we've lived here since 1990, our boating has been restricted to visits on friends' boats, some sailing on rented day sailors, and lots of kayaking. (Does kayaking count? You still get cold and wet!) I currently work as a consultant in downtown D.C. following a career in the Navy (in submarines no less, says the guy who claims to be a sailor wanna-be. Go figure). Susan is a homemaker and professional volunteer (hospital, church, the kids' school, you name it). We have two grown children (son Scott is a sailor in the local Wednesday evening races; daughter Karen is married to an Army Captain at Ft. Campbell, KY). We have three grandchildren. Although we are not boat owners yet, we are in active negotiations with the owner of a Hunter 310 and hope to close on it soon." 
We sailed to Warderick Cay and took a mooring at the Exuma Land and Sea Park. Our last stop was Allen's Cay after a rainy and windy sail. We visited the iguanas before heading to Nassau on the last day under sunny skies (finally!) and a nice breeze behind us. Getting back to 'civilization' in Nassau was a rude awakening. Luckily, it was Easter weekend and only 1 cruise ship was in port on Sunday. There's really not much redeeming there except getting a land shower for the first time since we left home. All in all, it was a great experience that we hope to do some day soon on our own boat!"