Chesapeake Sailing Club

April 2011

SCUTTLEBUTT

Newsletter of the Chesapeake Sailing Club

Calendar at a Glance
    Apr 9 - The Italian Market, 6: P.M.
    May 14 - Ridout Creek
See the detailed Cruise Schedule

Vice Commodore's Report
Joe Powers, Aquavit

Well, it’s that time of year. Spring has sprung (according to an unsubstantiated rumor) and it’s time to get the boats ready for the sailing season. But before we start the on-the-water get togethers we have time for one more dinner party on shore. This one will be held at the Italian Market on Defense Highway on Saturday, April 9 at 6 PM. Hope to see you there.

I have to thank Margie for writing the report on our March party, which follows below.

Fleet Captain's Report
Dave and Lois Nance, Ariel

Spring is finally here, at least in Texas, although I see that it is still cold and wet on the Bay. But my day dreams have begun to include cruises with the club.

Besides cleaning winter's dirt from the boat and polishing the bottom to a racing finish, don't forget to review "Rafting 101" on the CSC web site. We all get forgetful over the long winter and tend to forget the finer points of raft etiquette and the duties of the host boat.

So, with everyone in their spiffy clean boats we are looking forward to another great season of sailing and camaraderie with a great group of fine sailors.

Now that I have used all the adjectives I can think of, just one more reminder. We will need host boats for the raft ups and for the cruises, so be thinking of that. I will ask for host volunteers prior to each event and send a notice to the fleet prior to the date.

ARIEL will be host boat for the raft on May 14.
See you there.

Cruise Report-
Margie Powers, Aquavit

Irish eyes were smiling upon the CSC members attending the March 12 party held at Joe and Margie Powers’ home in Riva. A lucky 13 people partied at the fete: Liz and Frank Cingel, Dona and Jim Force, Leslie and Rich Payne, Sue Whaley and her father Bob, Irene and Fred Weinfeld, Margie and Joe Powers (hosts) and their niece Brenna Flannery visiting from Michigan.

After a delicious hot artichoke/cheese appetizer made by Sue, the group ate the traditional corned beef, cabbage, boiled potatoes and carrots. Leslie’s squash dish and Irene’s Irish soda bread accompanied the feast . Key lime pie and brownie bites contributed by Dona and Liz’s luscious pumpkin dessert rounded out the dinner.

Talk during the evening, among other things, involved plans for the summer and what needed to be fixed or improved upon before the summer sailing season begins. Everyone is ready for spring and “sailing adventures” after the rigors of winter this year. We are already dreaming about the summer sailing trip.

Member's Corner-
Galvanizing and James

My heavy anchor chain went into serious corrosion mode a couple years ago, so I finally replaced it. Unfortunately, I waited a little too long. My anchor, in an attempt to protect the chain, sacrificed a good part of it's own galvanizing. Looking around I found only one place in the area that did galvanizing. Southern Galvanizing in Baltimore did for me what appears to be a fine job. Now I have a brand new anchor. After all, anchors don't generally wear out - they get lost or stolen or broken or bent, or retired for lack of quality service. This CQR 35 has been very good to me over the years and has seen a lot of use. So considering the cost of replacement, well worth the price.

Oh, yes, we have a new crew member. Meet James Cingel.

Webmaster and Acting Editor
Frank Cingel

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