2017 Chesapeake Bay Rendezvous
Steven Lott, SV Red Ranger
While Monday is the expected arrival day, Sunday had good conditions and several boats arrived early. Our contract with WRSC doesn’t really start until Monday, but, the club was flexible.
The proper content began on Tuesday:
We learned about the refit on Uhane Kai. It’s almost done. She may be departing the Chesapeake next year.
We learned about surveying from a local surveyor, Karen Alt from Anchor Marine Inc.
We discussed weather, and weather resources. Terry, of Island Time, moderated the discussion. Here’s what I jotted down.
Attainable adventure cruising. https://www.morganscloud.com/about/
Modern Marine weather. https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Marine-Weather-Traditions-Technology-ebook/dp/B00BZDR2XE
Delorme in reach weather
Weather underground marine
http://www.marvsweather.com/cu_01.html
We learned about the San Blas islands from the crew of Memory. Get Eric Bauhaus’ book.
We learned about dinghy renovation from the crew of Shooting Star. We’re going to buy some ToobSeal for the pinhole leak in our dinghy.
We learned about sewing projects from the crews of Indefatigable and Alembic.
We got some promotional gear from Sailrite, including hats, shirts, and tote-bags. We had a raffle to share the bounty among all the crews in attendance. (I got a new hat.)
And that was just the first day!
On Wednesday, we shared tips and best practices. This was facilitated by Deb, of Island Time, who makes sure that everyone can share their lessons learned with the rest of the Whitby-Brewer family.
The crew of Alembic talked about Western Caribbean destinations. Looking at the hurricane devastation in the Eastern Caribbean made this particularly poignant.
We also reviewed some more mundane details. Scott (of Joie de Vivre) showed us the latest features of the web site, including the Slide Show of boats. Please submit a favorite photo of your Whitby or Brewer to
Indeed, the biggest budget issue is the pennant. We have been selling some appliquéd nylon pennants, and it’s time to reorder. The current material doesn’t stand up well in a marine environment. Maybe we should switch to printed dacron? Or appliquéd dacron? Or Sunbrella? Lots of discussion.
Thursday, we bid tearful farewells.
Photos are available here.
2017 Whitby-Brewer Sailboat Association Rendezvous Program
2 - 4 October at the West River Sailing Club
4800 Riverside Dr, Galesville, MD
Monday 2 October - Optional
Crews arrive during the day; lunch on your own; boat visiting.
Dock Masters on duty to assist incoming boats - monitoring channels 16 and 69.
17:00 - Social hour: cash beer and wine, bring a snack to share, if possible. 18:00 - Supper provided (see menu below)
Tuesday 3 October
08:00 - Coffee and Continental breakfast provided
08:30 - Welcome/Introductions/Boat Card exchange
09:00 - Uhane Kai Renovation - Mike Foster
10:00 - Karen Alt, surveyor, Anchor Marine, Inc.
11:00 - State of the website - Scott and Jeanie Lee
12:00 - Lunch provided, cash soft drinks
13:00 - Group discussion on weather - led by Terry Temperly
14:00 - Short presentations:
San Blas Islands - Bruce and Maureen Kinsey
Dinghy renovation - Ruth Ann and Fred Seifert
15:00 - Sewing for a boat - Helen Weigel and George Chamberlain
16:00 - Boat visiting
17:00 - Social hour: cash beer and wine, snacks provided
18:00 - Dinner provided. Local boaters have been invited to join us.
19:00 - Drawing for some very cool Sailrite gear!
Wednesday 4 October
08:00 - Coffee and Continental breakfast provided
09:00 - The Cruising Corner - Deb Temperly, Maureen Kinsey and Scott Lee
10:30 - Western Caribbean loops - Helen and Bill Weigel
11:30 - General topics — All (Q & A and short presentations) - TBD
12:00 - Lunch provided, cash soft drinks
13:00 - Sales info and trends - CA Bowers
13:30 - Whitby Brewer Sailboats Association business meeting - ALL
14:30 - Group photo on the lawn / visiting
17:00 - Social hour: cash beer and wine, potluck snacks
18:00 - Dinner provided
19:30 - Cleanup
Rendezvous organizers:
Registrar - Maureen Kinsey
Greeters - John Cece, Steven Lott, Deb Temperly
Dock Masters - John Cece, Steven Lott, Terry Temperly
Club/Catering Liaison - CA Bowers
Program Coordinator - CA Bowers
MC - Steven Lott
Audio/Visual Coordinator - Terry Temperly
Treasurer - Terry Temperly
Whitby-Brewer Sailing Association Officers:
Coordinator: Cindy Ann Bowers
Treasurer: Terry Temperly
Co-Treasurer: open
Webmaster: Scott Lee
Membership Coordinator: Jeanie Lee