Chesapeake Sailing Club

July 2007

SCUTTLEBUTT

Newsletter of the Chesapeake Sailing Club

From the Bridge

The summer is flying by and August is just around the corner. There are some really great activities on the way and you should plan to attend. Can't wait to see you out on the water.

Tom Muha
Commodore

. . . and now the news. . .

Prices Slashed on CSC Stuff - It's time to stock up.

Liz Cingel is reducing the prices of the CSC embroidered and screen printed clothing she has in stock. CSC tee shirts are on sale at 3 shirts for $10.00 and she will have tee shirts, denim shirts, polo shirts, and hats for sale at the August picnic.

We need Host Boats for Labor Day Weekend!

If you would like to volunteer to be a host boat for the raft up on either Saturday September 1st at Broad Creek or Sunday the 2nd at Hopkins Creek, let me know. Sandpiper has volunteered to be one of the two host boats at Broad Creek but we need two. And. . .we need two at Hopkins Creek. Let Fleet Captain Jim Luciano know if you want to host.

Seaquel in New Brunswick

Just a quick update. George and Julie Emmerthal had a great cruise to Canada's Maritimes in June. They are now in St. John's New Brunswick enjoying the local scenery and the cool weather. The St. John River is at the far end of the Bay of Fundy, which is noted for its 30-foot tides. Fortunately the tidal range at their location is only a few feet. We can't wait to get a live update from them when they return to the Chesapeake in September.

Upcoming Events - Mark your Calendars

CSC Picnic - August 25th

Plan on coming to Belvedere Yacht Club on Forked Creek off the Magothy on August 25th for our annual CSC picnic. Look to your e-mail for driving directions or follow the marks into Forked Creek and anchor off. There will be plenty of food, drink and corousing. Call Liz Cingel and tell her what side dishes, salads or desserts you would like to bring. The Club provides the main course of pit beef and chicken. See you there.

Labor Day Cruise and Race

Get ready for Labor Day. As is traditional in the CSC, we plan to have a big raft up happy hour followed by a race and another happy hour to go over the race results. Here are the details:

Saturday September 1st - the Club will meet on Broad Creek off the Magothy where Sandpiper will be host boat. A second is needed.

Sunday September 2nd we will hold a race then meet up on the Severn at Hopkins Creek. Hopkins Creek is off Round Bay about 5 miles from the Severn River Entrance. Two host boats are needed for this one.

Here are the race instructions:

Date: Sunday September 2nd
Start Mark: Baltimore Light
Horn signals: Time: 9:50 Three horn blasts
9:55 Two blasts
10:00 One blast - Start
Start Line: From the Committee Boat on a 300 yard line to Baltimore Light. If no Committee boat is present boats should start using GPS time.
Mark 1: MoA buoy "LP" off Love Point - it passes to starboard
Finish Line: Channel marker buoy Fl R "94" located about one mile north of the Bay Bridge. The line is considered crossed when "94" bears 270 degrees within 400 yards.
Note: This course crosses a major ship channel. Commercial traffic always has the right of way over racers.

Fall Cruise to Chestertown September 8th to 16th

This cruise takes us up the Chester River to Chestertown and many of its creeks and rivers. Here is the itinerary:

This one should be fun. Look for lots of sightseeing, some eating out and many happy hours. This is one beautiful part of Chesapeake country. Plan on attending.

That's it for now. See you on the water.
Jim Luciano
Editor

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