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 out of the Baltimore Inner Harbor through at least November.
Last year started participating in the CYC Thursday Races. I always welcome new crew for that.
I'll be day sailing on weekends out of the Baltimore Inner Harbor through at least November.
Last year started participating in the CYC Thursday Races. I always welcome new crew for that.
Baltimore
Racing
I've started participating in the informal races organized by the Cantonese Yacht Club (CYC) Thursdays after work in Baltimore. I'm looking forward to the racing starting up again in 2012.
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.
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:
2012
Plans
For the Labor Day Weekend, I plan to sail Sofia from Baltimore to DC. I'm looking for some experienced crew to do that passage.
In June, I'll be keeping Sofia in the Washington Channel in DC, and working on her daily to fix some odd items and organize all her gear.
I plan to get Sofia back to Baltimore in July, in time to enjoy day sails and weekend sails to the Baltimore County Sailing Center's Corn Roasts.
In 2013, I plan to do the DelMarVa Rally in 2013. I'm looking to build crew in 2012 for that trip. Here are some charts showing key passages when Sofia did it in 2011:
In June, I'll be keeping Sofia in the Washington Channel in DC, and working on her daily to fix some odd items and organize all her gear.
I plan to get Sofia back to Baltimore in July, in time to enjoy day sails and weekend sails to the Baltimore County Sailing Center's Corn Roasts.
In 2013, I plan to do the DelMarVa Rally in 2013. I'm looking to build crew in 2012 for that trip. Here are some charts showing key passages when Sofia did it in 2011:
Current
Status
As of May 2012, Sofia is in the water and needs some final prepping to be ready to sail. I'm in the process of building up my contact list of people to call to crew.
I participated in the DelMarVa Rally circumnavigation lat year. www.DelMarVaRally.com Sofia was out on the Atlantic!
Here are some photos from the previous sailing seasons: (click to see the gallery)
I participated in the DelMarVa Rally circumnavigation lat year. www.DelMarVaRally.com Sofia was out on the Atlantic!
Here are some photos from the previous sailing seasons: (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 and sailing instructor at the Downtown Sailing Center and DC Sail. I'm also actively involved with Annapolis Community Boating.
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 received a number of sailing credentials including ASA 101, 103, 104 and US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat and Basic Keelboat sailing instructor.
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 received a number of sailing credentials including ASA 101, 103, 104 and US Sailing Level 1 Small Boat and Basic Keelboat sailing instructor.
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.
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):
