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SOS, Inc. 1978-2014
37 years
Chesapeake Cruising: The May Edition By Mike Pittinger, Cruising Chair
April bay sailing has seen the IRS Cruise to Pirates Cove and the Shakedown Cruise to the Corsica River come and go. Hopefully everyone knows that registration for a cruise opens approximately 6 weeks prior to the cruise date. Placement for a cruise via coordination is chronological, so if you want to sail, the easiest way to ensure getting a spot on a boat is to sign up early. If you wait till the last minute you may literally “miss the boat” and the fun. May has some great cruising scheduled so let’s get out there and go cruising. The month starts with the Kentucky Derby Cruise on May 2nd and 3rd
, it will be set amongst the horse farm and beauty of Eagles Cove on the Magothy river. Always a great
anchorage and one of the more centralized locations should ensure a great turnout with lots of beautiful hats and roses.
The mid month cruise is a favorite and fills quickly, it’s off to the DNR facility on the Wye River for the annual DNR cruise May 16th and 17th
. So look for a great weekend cruise and lots of Hawaiian themed party fun. Hula on over and get ya some fun!
Join us for first 3-day cruise of the season May 23rd to 25th
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to the Choptank River for Memorial Day weekend. The second
night of this cruise is a “skippers choice” destination. Again with so many locations to gunk hole on the Chesapeake why not sign up early and enjoy the natural splendor that abounds around us.
Hawaiian Party on Wye Island Time to sign up for the cruise to the DNR Park and wear that Hawaiian shirt hiding in the back of your closet. (For those that haven’t been there before – the park is owned by the Department of Natural Resources on Wye Island. We anchor in the gorgeous Granary Creek and dinghy ashore with each boat bringing one appetizer.) The Social Committee has made this year’s fun theme “Hawaiian” with lots of Tiki lights, leis, good food, and good music by the DJ “The Time Machine”. Happy Hour: 4:30- 6:00 Dinner: 6:00-7:30 Music/Dancing: 7:30-11:00 798-4098 www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 2015, Vol. 37, No. 5
Singles on Sailboats, Inc 410-798-4098 www.singlesonsailboats.org
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SOS, Inc. 1978-2015
Lynn Winkler
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WHISKER POLE NEWSLETTER Published Monthly
Singles on Sailboats, Inc. Membership
Singles on Sailboats, Inc. P.O.Box 5708, Annapolis, MD 21403
410.798.4098 www.singlesonsailboats.org
Newsletter Editor: Shirley Brooks Hollendursky
Proof readers: Dunya Hecht, Pat Nyhan, Angela Weathers
10TH OF MONTH SUBMISSION DEADLINES Fleet Exercises & Shore Leave: Peggy Green
Classified Ads & Happy Hours: Ed Petersohn [email protected]
Scuttlebutt: Carol Coltharp
15TH OF MONTH SUBMISSION DEADLINES All articles and photos: Shirley Brooks Hollendursky
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INSIDE
Board Notes 3 Classified 13 Cookbook 11 Cruising 1 Directions 10 First Mates Party 9 Fleet Ex 4-6 Gourmet Galley 11 Happy Hour 14 Membership Report 10 New Member BBQ Chat 12 New Members 12 Photos 7-8 Scuttlebutt 12 Social – DNR Party 1 Thanksgiving & New Years Party 10 Treasurer Report 10
VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By the time you read this the SOS sailing season will have been underway for several weeks. The weather was perfect for the flare, fire extinguisher, and rope toss demonstrations at Camp Wabanna. It was followed by Dockside Day, where about 35 new members received Basic Skills instruction provided by seven SOS
skippers. The Happy Hour afterward allowed new members to mingle and meet more experienced members. (If you missed the Dockside day, there is another one scheduled for late July.) Two weekend cruises and two Day Sails will have also taken place. More boats are getting into the water every day and are ready to sail. Mine is scheduled to launch on April 30; I have my fingers crossed that it will actually get into the water that day. The DNR Cruise and Party on May 16 and 17 is the first major event of the season, where you can sail-in or drive-in. DNR, which stands for Maryland. Department of Natural Resources, is a lovely park located on Granary Creek off the Wye River on the Eastern Shore - about a 40-minute drive from Annapolis. Later in the month is the nine-day extended cruise to the St. Mary’s River just inside the mouth of the Potomac. This is a great opportunity to stretch our sailing legs and explore beyond the usual bounds of a two- or three-day weekend cruise. Please note that there have been some changes to the sailing schedule in June: • June 20-21 will be Day Sails • June 26-27 will be the First Mates Cruise. This is a skills
development cruise for First Mates and Skippers only. None of the SOS activities happen without members arranging them. Special kudos this month go to Joe Lombardo for arranging for the After Spring Training Party held at his community’s club house and to Marge Stembel and Bob Lucas of the Social Committee handling set up, decorations, food, band and clean up. Many thanks to the Cruising Committee, which held its annual sailing season kick-off meeting and lunch with the assistance of Irene Aronian, Debbie Goldberg, Kelly Kelley, Carol Neiman and Harry Keith. Much appreciation also goes to George and Shirley Hollendursky for opening their home and building the fire for the annual Sock Burning and to Cindy Turner and Barbara Shoemaker for providing the food and beverages. See you on the water, See you on the water, Hope
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Commodore: Future Board Meetings will be held at Greenbrier Community Center on May 7, June 4, July 9, Aug 6, Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5 and Dec 3. Vice Commodore: Motion made and passed to accept Mike Pittinger as Cruising Chair. Treasurer: The Financial Review has begun. Insurance is due and is 3% higher this year. Financially we are a little behind where we were last year due club membership being down, Spring Training making a lower profit, and the Awards Party ran over-budget. Bareboat: . The winter cruise to the BVIs will be coordinated by Rita Svek with Marge Stembel. A fall cruise to a Mediterranean location will be coordinated by Alex Daley. The July/August Schooner and Bareboat trip to Maine still have a few openings. Brunches: Recommend only three Brunches next year and combine Awards Banquet with a Brunch. Cruising: Refunds and Cruise accountability will remain with Peggy Green until new Chair becomes more familiar with the mechanics of the actual process. The Extended Spring Cruise is being finalized and details will be in May Whisker Pole. Database: Rob King has been enlisted as an intern to learn the tasks and responsibilities of the Database chair. Members have been trying to register for events from the public-facing calendar. They will now be directed to the log-in page to complete their registration. Education: No report. First Mates: May 9 will be First Mates Meeting. June 26-27 will be First Mates Sail with Dean Collins coordinating. Revised First Mate Chair Description has been submitted for Board Approval. Membership Recruitment: No report Membership Retention: Two new Skippers have joined SOS. New Member packets have been sent to 21 members who joined in March. Newsletter: Ninety-five copies of the April 16-page Whisker Pole were mailed to 76 members and 19 issues to Happy Hour coordinators at a cost of $340.71 or $3.59 per issue. Safety: Boats have been activated. Arrangements and volunteers are in place for Flare and Safety demo.. Skippers Advisory: Dave Henkin will coordinate the Skipper Mentor Program. George Hollendursky will coordinate Raft Captains and provide additional training as needed. Dane Skagen and Joe Lombardo will coordinate the Racing Program. A Quarterly Skipper Newsletter has been launched. Social: Plans are being coordinated with Cruising Committee to have a Halloween Cruise and Party at Miles River Yacht Club on October 31-November 1. Plans for DNR Hawaiian Party are complete. Ad Hoc: No report.
NEXT SOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – May 7
7:00 pm, Common Room, Greenbriar Community Bldg., Greenbelt, MD Meeting is open to all members.
Unofficial notes from April 2, 2015 Board Meeting Official November minutes will be posted on the SOS web site when
approved in May by the Board of Directors.
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Fleet Exercises and Shore Leave
Please email 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 mailbox.
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.
May 9 or 10 Saturday or Sunday Day Sails
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: April 29 (postmark)
Online: May 3 (9 pm) 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.
Coordinator: Virginia Greenwood [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 13 Wednesday Mid-Week Sail Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member
Deadline: Mail: May 2 (postmark) Online: May 6 (9 pm)
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Barbara Wingrove [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 16-17 Saturday – Sunday DNR Cruise and Hawaiian Party
Destination: DNR, Wye Island Granary Creek
Cost: $79 - Cruise & Party $45 - Party only Member or Non-member
Deadline: Cruise and Party: Mail: April 30 (postmark) Online: May 5 (6 pm) Party Only: Mail: May 8 (postmark) Online: May 11
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator. Raft in pods & dinghy ashore
Overnight lodging: Limited number of bunks available - $25. Contact Mary Chevalier [email protected]
Coordinator:
for inquiries and to reserve a bunk.
Charlotte O’Conor [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 19 Tuesday Mid-Week Sail
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: May 8 (postmark)
Online: May 12 (9 pm) Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member
and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Jean Judge [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
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May 23-24-25 Saturday - Sunday - Monday Memorial Day Cruise
Destination: Saturday:Lecompte Bay or LaTrappe Creek Sunday: Skipper’s Choice
Cost: $51 - Member or Non-member Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Deadline: Mail: May 7 (postmark) Online: May 12
Notes: Raft
Coordinator: Cathy Laws [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 23 – 31 Saturday – Sunday 9 Day Southern Extended Cruise Destination: May 23rd - Raft Choptank R.
May 24th - Raft Little Choptank May 25th - Anchor Solomon Is. May 26th & May 27th - Dockside Jutland Ck at the Corinthian Yacht Club or local
marina May 28th - Anchor Solomon Is. May 29th - Weather Day Solomon
Island May 30th - Join Spring Flowers
Cruise, Choptank R.
Cost: $160 - Member or Non-member $80 - First Mates Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Deadline: Mail: May 7 (postmark) Online: May 12
Notes: Anchor out with 2 nights at a Marina
Coordinator: Mike Pittinger [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 28 Thursday Mid-Week Sail
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member
Deadline: Mail: May 16 (postmark) Online: May 20 (9 pm)
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Anne Bastian [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
May 30-31 Saturday – Sunday Spring Flowers Cruise Destination: Dunn Cove, Choptank River
Cost: $34 - Member or Non-member
Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Deadline: Mail: May 14 (postmark) Online: May 19
Notes: Raft
Coordinator: Ellen Penndorf [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
June 6 or 7 Saturday or Sunday Day Sails
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: May 27 (postmark)
Online: May 31 (9 pm) 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.
Coordinator: Nancy Bromberg [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
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June 6 or 7 Saturday or Sunday Day Sails Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: May 27 (postmark)
Online: May 31 (9 pm) 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.
Coordinator: Nancy Bromberg [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
June 10 Wednesday Mid-Week Sail
Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member
Deadline: Mail: May 31 (postmark) Online: June 3 (9 pm)
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Barbara Wingrove [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
June 13 – 14 Saturday – Sunday Anniversary Party and Cruise Destination: Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall Cost: Member or Non-member:
$81.50 - Cruise and Party $47.50 - Party only
Cruise Deadline:
Mail: May 28 (postmark) Online: June 2 (6 pm)
Party Deadline:
Mail: June 3 (postmark) Online: June 7 (6 pm)
Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Molly Harrison and Ned Schwartz [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
June 17 Wednesday Mid-Week Sail Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: June 6 (postmark)
Online: June 10 (9 pm) Notes: Non-member may sail once with a member
and must mail a separate registration form with a check to the coordinator.
Coordinator: Walt Flowers [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
June 20 – 21 Saturday or Sunday Day Sails Destination: Skipper’s Choice Cost: $17 - Member or Non-member Deadline: Mail: June 10 (postmark)
Online: June 14 (9 pm) 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.
Coordinator: Anne Bastian [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
June 20 Saturday New Member BBQ Chat
Location: Annapolis Cost: $15 by deadline $20 after deadline
Deadline: Mail: June 12 (postmark) Online: June 16 (9 pm)
Hosts: Time:
John and Nancy Parsons 6:00 pm
Notes: No smoking, no walk-ins. Limited to 15
Coordinator: Shirley Brooks-Hollendursky [email protected] or sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org
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IRS CRUISE & OTHER
Teresa Scofield, Linda Casucci, Judy Ryan Photo by Bob Wright
Oops! Apologies for last month’s error in identifying these Spring
Training participants.
Susan Hoffman & Barbara Wise Photo by Emil Becker
SOS member, Bob Estes,
gets his name in lights! Photo by
Nancy Parsons
New Member Carol Martz & Cathy Laws IRS Cruise
Photo by Bob Wright
Doug Lansinger Photo by Bob Wright
Pat Duvall, Dave Henkin, Doug Lansinger Photo by Bob Wright
IRS Cruise Dinner at Pirate's Cove Photo by Bob Wright
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Dockside Training & Flare Demo Photos by Chuck Fort unless otherwise noted
Photo by Art Hoffman
Robin Meigel
Bob Pyle Bob Pyle
Nancy Parsons
Shirley Brooks Hollendursky Martha Wagner
Jan O’Connor
Cindy Turner, Lynne Gilley, Colleen Case
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(Chesapeake Cruising Continued from Page 1) The Spring Extended Cruise starts with the Memorial Day Cruise May 23rd and continues till the end of the Spring Flowers Cruise on May 31st
. We will be cruising the western shore of the Chesapeake and into the Potomac River. The extended will provide a chance to explore new cruising areas and ultimately end up with a visit to St. Mary’s City on the St. Mary’s River. We have tried to keep each leg at or under 30 NM so all boats can enjoy the extended cruise.
The first evening is with the SOS Memorial Day Cruise in the Choptank River. Sunday Night will be in the little Choptank allowing northern-based boats to “catch-up” prior to some long reach sailing to Solomons Island. Monday night in Solomons Island has all the services anyone could need to extend the cruise, fuel, water, provisions, pump outs and it is a great walking town or have a cool drink at the Tiki Hut bar a favorite local hangout. Tuesday night
finds the Cruise in the Potomac on Jutland creek at the Corinthian Yacht Club, www.cycchesapeake.com/
or one of the nearby marinas for the first of a two-night stay. So its relaxation and fun at Corinthian Yacht club has to offer. Some very good local restaurant and fuel / amenities are also available. Wednesday is either a day sail to St. Mary’s or possible bus transportation into town. The afternoon and evening will be highlighted with “Dutch” dinner at one of the local waterside restaurants or a possible BBQ right at the Yacht Club. Thursday is a return sail back to Solomons Island, and quiet anchorage after a bit of long reach sailing in the southern bay. Friday is a weather day on the schedule but seems like a good day to relax and explore the Solomons Island history and town. Saturday finds the extended cruisers sailing north to the Choptank River and joining the Spring Flowers Cruise at Dunn Cove. Sunday the extended cruisers wander back to homeports with 9 days of exploring new sailing areas and great memories of to start the summer season.
Closing out the month of May is the Spring Flowers Cruise to Dunn Cove on the Choptank May 30th and 31st
. The Extended Cruise will join the weekend cruise.
Days sails galore during May are also with scheduled events on the on the weekend of May 9th and 10th, Wednesday the 13th, Tuesday the 19th, and finally Thursday the 28
th
Save the Date for First Mates Sail
Save the Date for First Mates Sail - June 27-18
This special weekend is open to Skippers, First Mates, First Mate Emeriti and First Mate Candidates. Dean Collins will coordinate the fun event with more information to follow as details are finalized.
37th ANNIVERSARY PARTY June 13 Sailing Emporium, Rock Hall
5:00pm – 11:00pm By Suzanne Vaughn, Event Manager
Time flies when we’re having fun! Sailing season will be in full force come June, so meet us at the Sailing Emporium for another evening of good friends with food by Uncle Charlie’s of Chestertown. Share your past sailing adventures and plans for new. The band Shakedown returns to provide music for our SOCK HOP. Anyone have an old tube of Brill Cream around or hair spray for your bouffant? We’ll have a champagne toast for our former commodores, prizes for best boat appetizers, and of course prizes for the best costumes.
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REGIONAL PRE-THANKSGIVING and NEW REGIONAL NEW YEARS PARTIES
It seems early to promote these events, but it really isn’t. For those of you who are new, SOS sponsors regional dinners the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The parties are held in various locations hosted by
members who open their homes, provide the turkey and beverages and
invite members to come to dinner. Guests contribute a small donation to cover expenses and bring a dish. This year the Social Committee is innovating a similar second holiday event and wants to see if there is any interest out there. We are looking for volunteers to host regional evening parties to ring in the New Year where folks can gather closer to home and reduce time on the highway. If the host chooses to lend the floor for a P.J.Party, that would be within the realm of possibility but entirely up to the host. The goal
For both events, the host determines how many guests will be accommodated. Kitty St. Romain has coordinated the pre-Thanksgiving party for several years and will coordinate both the New Years Parties and the Thanksgiving Parties this year. If you are interested in hosting one or both of these evenings, please email Kitty at: [email protected]. You are the key to success in generating great gatherings. PLEASE VOLUNTEER. IT IS REALLY A GREAT WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CLUB, ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO BE ON A COMMITTEE BUT CAN TAKE ON A SINGLE SMALLER EVENT.
SOS Membership SOS Finances Mar 31
April 2015 April 2014
Members 485 515 Skippers 111 113 Total 596 627
DIRECTIONS
DNR (Department of Natural Resources) http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/eastern/wyeisland.html 632 Wye Island Road Queenstown, MD 21658 From Bay Bridge (East bound):
From Easton (West bound): Travel westbound on Route 50 to the Maryland Route 213 traffic light. Continue west on Route 50 for three miles and look for sign (Wye Island NRMA). Turn left onto Carmichael Road. Travel 5.1 miles on Carmichael Road until you cross the Wye Island Bridge. From the Wye Island Bridge, travel south on Wye Island Road for approximately 4.2 miles Take left at “DNR Conference Lodge” sign. Go ½ mile to arrive at Conference Lodge complex.
Travel 17.2 miles eastbound on Route 50 and turn right onto Carmichael Road. Travel 5.1 miles on Carmichael Road until you cross the Wye Island Bridge. From the Wye Island Bridge, travel south on Wye Island Road for approximately 4.2 miles. Take left at “DNR Conference Lodge” sign. Go ½ mile to arrive at Conference Lodge complex.
SOS Board Meeting at Greenbriar Center, 7600 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD
From Washington Beltway (Interstate 95/495): Exit onto Baltimore/Washington (BW) Parkway toward Baltimore. Exit BW Parkway at the first exit (to Greenbelt), bear left on exit ramp to Greenbelt Road (east), make first left at light onto Hanover Parkway and turn immediately left into Greenbriar Center parking lot. Enter side door off lot, walk through room to stairs and take to second floor room.
Bareboat Escrow $ 50,532 Checking $ 8,851 Savings $ 107,682 Credit Card Balance - ($ -0- ) End of month total $ 116,532
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SOS, Inc. 1978-2014
37 years
The Singles on Sailboats Galley Cookbook
for the Weekend Sailor
Now available by mail The SOS cookbook is over 100 pages chock full of simple and delicious recipes that advise you what to prepare at home and what to cook on the boat. In addition to recipes, it gives advice to new sailors about what to bring, how to pack it all and even locations of places you can just pick it up and go! It will quickly become essential gear for every SOS weekend sailor! And all for only $10.00. Please send a $10.00 check made out to SOS and mail it to :Teeja Meier, PO Box 1439, Huntingtown, MD 20639. Enclose your mailing address and she will put a copy in the mail for you.
Join the Newsletter Team! The Whisker Pole Newsletter is created by a team of volunteers who give a couple hours each month to bring the latest news to you. Not a lot of time, but the results are stellar. We have need of a couple more people to help with the publication, so if you would like to be part of the team, please contact Shirley Brooks Hollendursky at [email protected]. • Photo Editor: Photos are sent to you by various club
photographers. Each month pick out the best that represent club activities, arrange photos on two pages of a Word Document, then send to Editor.
• Proof Reader: A few Word Document pages are sent to you each month by the Editor. You proof read within 5 days and send back to Editor with edits.
A Tip from our Galley Gourmet
Chocolate Mousse Ingredients
9 egg yolks 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten 2 Tbsp rum, cognac or whiskey 8 Tbsp sugar 8 oz unsalted butter ½ tsp vanilla extract 8 oz bittersweet chocolate whipped cream At home
1. Cut chocolate in small pieces and dissolve together with butter in a double boiler. Remove from heat.
2. Beat egg yolks until creamy and double in volume (do not under beat). 3. Add sugar and continue beating until it’s a perfect cream. 4. When completed, add liquor and the still warm chocolate butter mixture and keep beating
continuously. 5. Add the very stiffly beaten egg whites. 6. Again, stir continuously until well blended. 7. Pour into a transportable container (Tupperware bowl with a lid). 8. Chill well. On board Serve in separate dishes topped with whipped cream. Can be made 1-2 days ahead of time and will keep very nicely. The most important thing in this recipe is to beat the mixtures thoroughly! Charlotte O’Conor
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By Carol Coltharp
Travel and Adventure
Ann Vlot, Matt Green, Joan and Peter Stogis and friends got tired of the cold and snow and spent the last week in March in Guadeloupe. Excellent sailing, good snorkeling, French culture and inexpensive French wine! Moorings abandoned Guadeloupe some years ago and they chartered from the newcomer Dream Yacht Charters. It was a positive experience. In April Robin Meigel enjoyed a tour of the Domino Sugar refinery sponsored by the Pride of Baltimore and got closer to the sign than sailors ordinarily enjoy!
Robin Meigel on yet another adventure!
Milestones and Celebrations Congratulations to John Murray, Peter Wilde, Al Graziano, John Dombach and Ian Sanderson for completing the ASA Certification Clinic. They now have "licenses" that meet the new chartering requirements for Mediterranean and other countries.
Nichola Bausser West Chester MD Michael Borgman Falls Church VA Julie Eldridge Great Falls VA Diane C Gillespie Nags Head NC Kristine Hartley Alexandria VA John Ihnat Newcomb MD Helen McMahon Washington DC Judy Ryan Annapolis MD Michael Sommer Annapolis MD Audrye Tucker Silver Spring MD Brigitte Walsh Baltimore MD
New Members are invited to attend a New Member BBQ Chat this season. Learn about SOS in an informal setting as you meet other members and enjoy plenty of good food. The Membership Committee has scheduled two New Member BBQ chats. Go on a Day Sail and then come to BBQ Chat in the evening. • Saturday, June 20, 2015 – Annapolis • Saturday, July 11, 2015 - Northern Virginia/DC Area Two more Chats one in Baltimore and one in Bethesda will be scheduled later in the season.
For more information check Fleet Exercises or send an e-mail to [email protected].
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CLASSIFIEDS: Please E-MAIL YOUR AD ►[email protected]◄Ed Petersohn. SUBJECT: WP CLASSIFIED AD. Please SEND A CANCELLATION 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 e-mail Ed. DEADLINE is the 15th
BOATS --
“Horizon Too” 46’ MORGAN KETCH. Call for details – Capt. Mary Ann Albright 410–871-2828 or 596-4768 6-15 16' O'DAY DAY SAILER. Proctor Mast. All sails Very good condition. Best Offer. Cal Francis Nadash 443-607-8783 6-15 LIPPINCOTT 30 ’82. Great condition, Well-maintained, Roller Main & Genoa, Bimini, Yanmar Diesel. Great Bay cruiser with 4’2”shoal draft. $19,500 Docked on Kent Is. 302-943-0450 or [email protected]. 6-15
JEANNEAU 39i’, 09, in great condition, sails well with comfortable cockpit; Yanmar engine with low hours, priced to sell and is currently docked in St. Lucia. Contact Mary McClellan: 703-216-5721 mcclellan.marykgmail.com 6-15
BOAT HELPER --
Newly-retired very handy SOS First Mate interested in helping skippers prepare for the sailing season. Eager to help do maintenance or move boats. Brings ladders, hoses, power cords, power washer, hand tools, truck, etc. Rates: cash, $100 day or $800 week, plus expenses. Contact Rob King at [email protected] or 302-379-3179. 6-15
BOAT SLIPS --
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 571-723-3196 6-15 SLIP FOR RENT: 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, 410-349-1467 or [email protected] 6-15
PROTECTED MARTINS COVE OFF MILL CREEK (from Whitehall Bay) for sailboats UP TO 35 FT. Water and
electricity at dock.. Join 2 other SOS slipholders. Call Walter Flowers 410-757-8062 (H) or 703-969-2048. 5-15
BOAT SLIPS -- Join knowledgeable and friendly skippers at Suzanne Farr's dock on Mill Creek in Annapolis. Hurricane hole! Deep water, 30 to 45 feet, dock carts, electricity, potable water, plenty of parking. Sunday afternoon potluck. 410 757 3553 [email protected] 6-15
MISC BOAT EQUIPMENT --
JOHNSON 9.9 OUTBOARD ENGINE professionally maintained annually running well on a Catalina 27. Now $900. Walter Flowers- 703-969-2048 6-15
BOAT TRAILER FOR SALE: 2001 custom Elite dual axle 5000 Lb. cap. Surge brakes, new tires, recent inspection $800 OBO. In Annapolis. Bob Coffey 410-224-3838 4-15
USED FORCE 10 STOVE … a 3 Burner Stove with Oven and Broiler. The stove is in good mechanical condition; all burners, Oven and Broiler function. Igniter module works on all but front left burner. Front mounted oven thermometer. Mounting brackets included, with battery holder for the spark unit. This was the working stove from Ariosa. Contact Mike, 410-833-8123, or [email protected] 6-15
SOS Galley Cookbook: -- $10.00 to have it mailed to you: Send mailing address and check made out to SOS to: Teeja Meier; PO Box 1439, Huntingtown, MD 20639
FOR RENT: 3 rooms and bath in a comfortable single family home. Kitchen/Laundry privileges. Off street parking, Utilities, Cable and WiFi included. $900 /mo. Easy access to Annapolis, BWI, & DC. More info call John Wiggins (301) 641-0391 or Jean Logan (301) 943-0503. 6-15
KITCHEN & BATHROOMS: Upgrade or Repairs for your Home or Vessel, [email protected] or call Mark Rybas: 610-585-9037. 6-15
DEADLINE is the 15th of the month for next month.
SOS NET: The unofficial online communication for SOS members. To join, simply navigate in your browser to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SinglesOnSail (Yahoo! ID required) with no fees or subscriptions.For questions, e-mail the list owner at: [email protected]
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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 at the Boat House. .. Contact: 410-833-8123 SE PA: Our first of two Happy Hours - 6 pm. 1st Tuesday - May 5th - McKenzie Brew House – 324 W Swedesford Road, Berwyn, (610) 407 4300. This is South of Trader Joe's (Gateway Shopping Ctr) off Rt. 202. Meet a great group of social people who like great food!
Contact: PATTI - [email protected]
NVA/DC: Our first of two NVA/DC Happy Hours - 5 pm. 1st Wednesday - May 6th - 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:[email protected] ELLICOTT CITY, MD:1st Thursday- May 7th-5:30-7:30 pm Bare Bones Grill & Brewery 9150-22 Baltimore Natl. Pike, 410-461-0770 barebonesgrill.com. Corner of St. Johns Lane & Rte 40, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Contact: JILL- [email protected] SOUTH-CENTRAL PA:1st Thursday- May 7th - 6:30-9 pm. at the HOME of JIM & LINDA, 436 Herr Ave., Millersville, PA 17551. Jim & Linda will provide pulled pork for sandwiches and coleslaw; the rest will be pot luck, whatever you want to bring. If the weather is nice we will be out on their deck.
Contact : BOB - [email protected]
Welcome to new or potential SOS members. SAILORS and NON-SAILORS interested in sailing are invited to SOS Happy Hours at a local restaurant in the bar area. NORTH BALTIMORE: 2nd Thursday - May 14th - 5 pm. Michael’s Cafe Restaurant & Lounge (in the bar area) 2119 York Road, Timonium (opp Fairgrounds) MD 21220. 410-252-2022, michaelscafe.com. Free parking, great food, drinks and Happy Hour prices. Food service until 11 pm. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff.
Contact: Barb O’Brien - [email protected] NVA/DC: - Our second Happy Hour 3rd Friday - May 15th - meet at 5 pm at the bar. Sur la Place, - 5105 MacArthur Blvd. (Site of the old L'Appetito) Wash. DC. surlaplaceindc.com
Contact: CHARLOTTE: [email protected] WILMINGTON, DE: 3rd Wednesday – May 20th - 5:30 pm. Timothy’s Restaurant and Bar, Wilmington Riverfront by Blue Rock Stadium, facing the waterfront. 930 Justison Street, (19801) 302-429-RIBS (7427). timothysontheriverfront.com Drink specials ‘til 7pm
Contact: GERI - [email protected] ROCKVILLE, MD: 3rd Thursday - May 21st - 5-7pm. NOTE: We’re back at the Marriott Hotel, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda (near the White Flint Metro station). Meet in bar area or outside patio if weather permits.
Contact - Jim Randall - [email protected] SE PA: Our second HH - 3rd Thursday - May 21st 6-10 pm. DECK OPENING with The Chatterband! THE DESMOND HOTEL, 1 Liberty Blvd., Malvern, PA 19355 Meet a great group of social people who like sailing & great food! Contact: PATTI - [email protected] ANNAPOLIS, MD: 4th Thursday - May 28th - 5-7 pm, location at Coconut Joe's, 48 South River Road, Edgewater,MD.443-837-6057 [email protected] Go south on Rte 2 (Solomons Island Rd) and go over the South River Bridge in the left lane. There is a left-turn lane just after the bridge. Keep left to come back to the waterside location. From the road a sign on the building says "Hawaiian Bar and Grill", but the sign in the parking lot says CJ's. Come in the front door, hook left to the SOS area. Order at the bar, or there is waitress service. $1 off drinks and a few $5 appetizers from 4 to
Contact: 301-717-2770 [email protected]
UPDATE changes to HAPPY HOUR to: [email protected] before the 12th of the month.
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YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office Name Liaison To Committee: E-mail Address Commodore Hope Andruss [email protected] Vice Commodore Harry Keith Cruising [email protected] Secretary Cathy Laws Membership Retention [email protected] Treasurer Rita Svec [email protected] Doug Gage Bareboat, Database, Public Relations [email protected] Brian Guptil Safety, Skippers’ Advisory [email protected] Kathy Higdon Brunches, Education [email protected] Jim Randall Social, Membership Recruitment [email protected] Joan Tannen First Mates, Newsletter [email protected]
YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS Committee Name E-mail Address Bareboat Cruising Sandra Rosswork [email protected] Brunches Carole Jordan [email protected] Cruising Mike Pittinger [email protected] Database Internet Teresa Scofield [email protected] Education Rennie Clements [email protected] First Mate’s Advisory Kitty St. Romain (POC) [email protected] Membership Recruitment Open Membership Retention Darlene Frieman [email protected] Newsletter Shirley Brooks Hollendursky [email protected] Public Relations Ursula Skagen [email protected] Safety John Parsons [email protected] Skippers’ Advisory Dennis Krizek [email protected] Social Bob Lucas [email protected]
YOUR AREA CONTACTS Zip Code Geographic Area Area Contact E-mail Address 17000 to 17999 Central PA Bob Morrow [email protected] 18000 to 19699 Philadelphia & Suburbs Ed Petersohn [email protected] 19700 to 19999 Delaware Chuck Fort [email protected] 20000 to 20099 Washington, DC Pat Nyhan [email protected] 20010 to 23700 Virginia Linda Casucci [email protected] 20500 to 20799 Laurel, Greenbelt Open 20800 to 20874 Montgomery County Debbie Goldberg [email protected] 21031 to 21039 Crownsville, Edgewater Ruth Moore [email protected] 21200 to 21399 Baltimore Open 21400 to 21599 Annapolis Ruth Moore [email protected] 21600 to 21999 Eastern Shore, North East Chuck Fort [email protected]
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