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June 2008 SCUTTLEBUTTNewsletter of the Chesapeake Sailing ClubCalendar at a Glance Commodore's Columm The beauty of the Chesapeake Bay awaits us as we look forward to another wonderful boating season.
Most of our members have done an extensive amount of sailing. They know that Chesapeake offers a combination of terrific day sails and secure night time anchorages. But we have some new members this year, and they are in for a real treat. They are about to discover one of the best kept secrets on the Bay - a CSC rendezvous. After dropping the hook in a beautiful spot and spending a couple of hours savoring the tranquility, the CSC members will gather on the boat that has volunteered to host our get together that evening. Everyone will bring something savory to share based on the food theme that night and the partying will commence. The best part of being in CSC is the camaraderie - the stories, the jokes, and the conversations that always lead to uproarious laughter. So bring your sense of humor this summer and join us for some terrific times as we enjoy some fun parties with fantastic friends in great gunk holes around the Bay. CSC Invades Galesville The weekend of May 10th was the designated 2008 kickoff of CSC's on-the-water festivities. Unfortunately, the threat of bad weather coupled with the very recent arrival of boatless snowbirds caused it to be a land event only. In this case it was dinner at Pirates Cove restaurant located just off the Metro stop in beautiful downtown Galesville. Despite the Weather Channel's dire prediction, nine hungry members converged on PC all ready and primed to eat. Wait staff was friendly and efficient and we soon had full glasses and heaping plates. Table conversation centered on boats, commissioning, and of course ratings. After an impromptu meeting in the parking lot members waddled back to their cars and headed for home, another spectacular event was in the log. Those in attendance included: John and Carolyn Smith, Frank and Liz Cingel, Dona Force, Jim and Binnie Luciano and Commodore Tom and Gina Muha. Social Report 
Finally CSC is on the water, and it couldn't have been a more beautiful Memorial Day Weekend. Ten CSC sailboats gathered in Broad Creek in the Magothy River, forming several rafts. Crew boarded Wisp of Dawn for the planned "Dessert Cruise" and as the photo will prove, none were disappointed. There was a nice variety of the healthy fruit along with the decadent pies and cookies.; all went quite well with the white wine. We were pleased to welcome new members Mike and Sherry Bernard to CSC as well.
Fleet Captain Jim Luciano held a Skipper's meeting to give last minute instructions for the first Gordon Palmer Memorial Race, respond to questions, and collect bribes regarding PHRF ratings. Six boats started at the Baltimore Light at 10am Sunday morning: Cherette, Clipper Cat, Evergreen, Flash, Southern Lady and Wisp of Dawn. The course took sailors across the Bay to the 1UC buoy and up to the Seven Knoll Light at the entrance of the Patapsco. The wind was a fairly light 5-10 knots initially, but lessened to barely a whisper on the second leg. Fleet Captain Luciano had set a time limit of 3pm for the first boat to finish, and fortunately for all, the breeze reappeared allowing boats to complete the course.
Seven boats anchored in Rock Creek, Patapsco River for a party aboard Flash and Southern Lady to celebrate! Frank and Liz Cingel were awarded champagne for their first prize - the silver comes later. Another nice evening, with none of the forecast heavy winds or possible storms. Monday proved to be an equally beautiful sailing day for the beginning of the Summer Cruise, or for those of us simply heading home and back to work. May our summer cruise season continue as it has started. We will all gather in the Rhode River June 7 to hear first hand the adventures of those who headed downbay for the Summer Cruise.
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Our boats are beckoning to be released from their berths after a cold and rainy month of May. Hopefully the weather for the Memorial Day week-end will provide the warm winds we need for our first sailing events of the year: a couple of great raft-ups and the Gordon Palmer Memorial race. For several boats this will be the kick off for a two week cruise.
Southern Lady took a flier and caught a nice breeze to finish first overall and on handicap, winning the first Gordon Palmer Memorial Race. Close behind were Flash and Wisp of Dawn, in second and third place. 
