Hereshoff Replica

Burt Winchester of Annapolis has recently completed the restoration of a Gaff-rigger that I think may be the pretiest boat on the Chesapeake Bay! I caught her sailing to Galesville in 15 to 18 knots with a following sea. I especially appreciate the fact that he has "no fear" in letting the big mainsail "breath downwind"!

Eatbay 47 "Triple Play"

November on the Chesapeake Bay is without a doubt "prime time". I was on the Severn River yesterday and found Paul Borssuck headed to the Eastern Shore with his 2005 Eastbay "Triple Play". This will be the fourth winter running that he has used indoor storage to protect the boat.

"Triple Play" is a Ray Hunt design that offers the ultimate handling in rough water!

Thanksgiving Boat Sales

Two boats selling this Holiday week @ CYS are the 29 BackCove "Sweet Eld" and the Passport 40 "Thalia". The BackCove will remain in Annapolis on the Severn River while "Thalia" is headed to deeper latitudes.

Both sets of sellers have been remarkably patient, selling their boats in a tough market. "Sweet Eld" was first offered for sale in April and "Thalia" in September. Both boats were in great condition and required only the most minimal attention to post survey punch lists.

Thanks to Bill Watson, Suzanne Welch, Kirk Nelson, and Lisa Ruff for their business and best wishes for a great Thanksgiving Weekend!

Hinckley Bermuda 40 Arrival

"Ondine" sailed in over the weekend and was hauled to the Crusader Yachts display deck. She is a MKIII Bermuda 40 built in the heyday of Hinckley Yachts in Southwest Harbor Maine. "Ondine" is a fine example and has been kept in Bristol condition by her owners of ten years. Twice in that time frame the boat has been back to the builder for refitting and yacht quality restoration.

Sailing "Ondine" is made easy by means of an electric roller furling mainsail, electric primary winches, and a centerboard that can be raised and lowered (again with electrial power) from the helm station. I look forward to finding this fine yacht a new caretaker!

Sabre 42 Downeast 2004 model

Port Annapolis Marina is doing some nice paint jobs these days. Pictured is a 42 footer that is just leaving the paint shed with 3 coats of Awlgripp with a clear coat over. The overall effect is stunning compared to the chaulky gel-coat that went into the shed!