Looking
for Crew
I'm looking for people interested in sailing on the Chesapeake Bay to crew on my boat, Sofia, a Tartan 27.
I'll be day sailing on weekends (and extended weekends) out of Baltimore starting May, 2009.
No dark soled shoes on Sofia. I just found out the hard way that dark shoe scuff marks are hard to clean!
I'll be day sailing on weekends (and extended weekends) out of Baltimore starting May, 2009.
No dark soled shoes on Sofia. I just found out the hard way that dark shoe scuff marks are hard to clean!
Contact
Me
| Call me, or email me
if you have the time and interest to crew. |
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I'm a carless (carfree?) Washingtonian so I have a preference for people who live near DC so that I can get a lift if I need one.
Harry's
Boat Too
In addition to sailing on my boat, Sofia, a Tartan 27, I occasionally invite more advanced crew to sail on Harry's boat, Into the Mystic, a Morgan 32. Harry keeps his boat in the Baltimore Inner Harbor as well.
Po
Polsku
Serdecznie zapraszam wszystkich Polaków oraz ich przyjaciół
na wspólne żeglowanie. Specjalnie zaproszenie kieruje do
członków Polskiego Klubu Żeglarskiego w Nowym Yorku jak
również członków tajemniczego Polskiego
Klubu Żeglarskiego w Baltimore.
Rozmawiam i czytam po Polsku i lubię Heweliusza na specjalne okazje.
Rozmawiam i czytam po Polsku i lubię Heweliusza na specjalne okazje.
Links
I Like
Some useful links for Chesapeake Bay sailing:
Current
Status
As of March 2009, Sofia is in the water, has received her spring checkout, and is ready for sailing. She is located at the Inner Harbor East Marina, between
Fells Point
and the
Baltimore Inner Harbor.
Here are some photos from the 2008 sailing season: (click to see the gallery)
Here are some photos from the 2008 sailing season: (click to see the gallery)
Sofia's
Debut
I got a Tartan 27 in April, 2008, named Sofia, just like my easygoing niece. Tartan 27s have an excellent reputation for being safe and seaworthy as well as fun to sail boats. Sofia has been exceptionally well taken care of by her former owner and I am striving to continue with that same quality of care.
Sofia has great capacity for crew. I have comfortably had six onboard for a daysail and can accommodate 2 or more for a weekend trip.
I use Sofia as a weekend home in Baltimore. The Tartan is equipped with an alcohol stove and an enclosed head, making for great accommodations. Combined with the Atomic 4 inboard motor, Sofia makes for a great portable home away from home.
Sofia has great capacity for crew. I have comfortably had six onboard for a daysail and can accommodate 2 or more for a weekend trip.
I use Sofia as a weekend home in Baltimore. The Tartan is equipped with an alcohol stove and an enclosed head, making for great accommodations. Combined with the Atomic 4 inboard motor, Sofia makes for a great portable home away from home.
About
Andrew
I've been sailing for over 10 years, took my first lesson at the Belle Haven Marina and was a member of the Manhattan Sailing Club for many years. Currently I am a member of the Downtown Sailing Club and DC Community Sailing and am a sailing instructor at both clubs.
I've sailed in/to lots of places, such as:
the Chesapeake Bay from Baltimore to Annapolis/Edgewater; the Potomac
The Hudson; Long Island Sound; the Atlantic; Block Island; Martha's Vineyard
Abroad, on the Mazury lakes in Poland; also Tasman Bay, New Zealand
I have successfully completed a number of sailing classes the most recognized being ASA101, ASA103 and ASA104. I have a DC boating safety card.
I have sailed/raced/crewed/taken classes on lots of boats including Flying Scots, J/22s, J/24s, Sonars, a variety of 30 footers, and the 42 foot Pintita. A lot of my experience has been on J/24s, which are comparable in size to Helenka and Sofia.
I've sailed in/to lots of places, such as:
the Chesapeake Bay from Baltimore to Annapolis/Edgewater; the PotomacThe Hudson; Long Island Sound; the Atlantic; Block Island; Martha's VineyardAbroad, on the Mazury lakes in Poland; also Tasman Bay, New Zealand
I have successfully completed a number of sailing classes the most recognized being ASA101, ASA103 and ASA104. I have a DC boating safety card.
I have sailed/raced/crewed/taken classes on lots of boats including Flying Scots, J/22s, J/24s, Sonars, a variety of 30 footers, and the 42 foot Pintita. A lot of my experience has been on J/24s, which are comparable in size to Helenka and Sofia.
Fixup
Projects
I'll spend some off season time caring for some wear and tear that Sofia received this year. With the help of some crew, beer and pizza, these jobs should be quick.
Tape lifeline stanchions. Wash the deck of debris.Install jack lines.
Fix or replace radio, GPS.
Wax hull; remove scuffsReplace wire halyards.
Repaint flaking interior.
Varnish deck & interior.Enable sink hose, pump.Flush holding tank water.Fix red running light. |
Reattach motor panels.Restring centerboard.Tighten mast horn cleat.Hot glue blower cable.
Reattach shelf panels.
Locktite loose screws.Annual oil change.Install reachable dipstick.Move home extra stuff.Get bilge pump handle.Clean genoa tack smudge. |
Add lazerette wood plugNew genoa tack line.(red means fix in progress) |
Bye Bye
Helenka
I sold the first boat I ever owned, Helenka, in Sept '08 and was sad to see her go. She was a neglected and homeless little Pearson Electra I bought in 2006, restored a little and bonded with. Here are some photos to remember her by (click to see the gallery):
