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Cat TalesJanuary 2003 |
Ray VanHorn, Commodore
We invite you to participate in this
year's planning. Feel free to email, call or mail any officer ideas you would
like us to consider for the 2003 Calendar of activities.
From the
Constitution:
Objectives: The purpose of the Chesapeake Catalina Yacht
Club shall be the enhancement of knowledge, understanding and seamanship in the
acquisition, care, maintenance, and modification of Catalina sloops and other
vessels through social programs, which are designed to promote the enjoyment of
sailing, cruising, and the pride of ownership.
Taken From the By
Laws:
The Cruising Committee shall consist of the Cruising Director and
the Board Of Directors. The Cruising Director shall recommend a cruising
schedule to the Board Of Directors who will tentatively approve the schedule.
The cruising schedule will be presented to the membership for discussion and
approval at the annual Flag Raising Brunch held each April. The Commodore shall
appoint the Cruising Director. We are pleased to have Jennifer Davis as our
Cruising Director
During our Christmas party some of you shared the
following possibilities:
Go to our web site for information on contacting your officers
(http://members.aol.com/SailCCYC/).
Happy New Year!
This is another reminder about renewing your membership. If you haven't
already sent your check to Treasurer Diane Benyus, CCYC dues are $35 for each
calendar year (January to December). The money is used to cover rental of
meeting places, speakers, the cost of publishing the newsletter, some of the
expenses of CCYC parties and other business of running the
club.
Additionally, we have a supply of CCYC burgees and they're
available to members who do not already have one. The cost is $25 per burgee
and you can include it with your dues.
Mail your check to Diane at 128
Silopanna Road, Annapolis, MD 21403.
As some of you know, Bob and I had twins last year and have found it
impossible to enjoy our boat any longer. Maybe when the kids are 5 or 6. If you
know anyone looking for a nice 2-year-old cruising sailboat, please let us
know. It's listed for $89,000. Our broker is John Middleton at Sail Annapolis
(410.280.8878). Two Tall is in a slip in Annapolis at Port Williams Marina
(next to the Annapolis Sailing School) so it's easy to take a
look.
Thanks,
Marla Williams and Bob Bickel, Two
Tall
410.573.0630.
Boaters born after July 1, 1972 must carry a certificate of safe boating education when operating a boat in Maryland waters. For boating safety course information, call 410-260-3280.
Effective June 1, 2001, all children under the age of 7 MUST WEAR a USCG approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD - Type 1, 11, 111 or V) while underway on any recreational vessel under 21 feet in length on Maryland waters. That includes dinghies.
Effective September 30, 2001, a boat operator whose blood or breath analysis shows an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, shall be considered under the influence of alcohol and subject to criminal prosecution.
DNR has established Maryland's first two No Discharge Zones. Both
treated and untreated sewage discharges are now prohibited in Herring Bay (Anne
Arundel County) and the Northern Coastal Bays (Worcester County).
To
report environmental violations in any part of the Chesapeake Bay region, call
the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Enforcement Coalition Hotline at
1-800-377-5879.
Personal watercraft (PWC) operators in Maryland must be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid certificate of boating education. A PWC must not be operated at more than 6 knots when within 100 feet of any vessel, another PWC, shore, wharf, pier, piling, bridge structure, abutment or people in the water.
You may now purchase the Chesapeake Bay Sport Pleasure Boat Fishing Decal at the same time you renew your boat registration. This $40.00 decal is very convenient because it enables anyone on your boat to fish and crab without having an individual Bay Sport license or crab license and a gratis Bay license is included for your use as the-boat owner. Look for the check box on your boat registration renewal form.
Channel 16 is the primary marine distress frequency and is monitored continuously by the U.S. Coast Guard. So distress calls may be heard, the Coast Guard requests that you use Channel 9 for non emergency hailing and radio checks, then switch to another working channel for routine conversation. Please keep Channel 16 clear. Someone's life may depend on it! Cell phone users can dial *CG for assistance but keep in mind that using the VHF, as well as your cell phone, to call the Coast Guard will also alert nearby vessels that you are in distress.