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SOS, Inc. 1978-2014SOS, Inc. 1978-2015

December 2015, Vol. 37, No. 12

Membership Renewal Nov 1, 2015 – Jan 31, 2016

MEMBERSHIP YEAR: JAN 1 – DEC 31

Current members: $65.00 renewal, $85 if you subscribe to the Whisker Pole by mail New members: $75.00 (includes $10.00 one-time administrative charge), $95 if you include the Whisker Pole by mail YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER IF: • You are a member or associate member as of December 31, 2015. • You DO NOT meet the requirements of a LIFE MEMBER, or HONORARY MEMBER.. CURRENT MEMBER: FEES and MEMBER PROFILE:

• You pay the renewal fee • You must update your Member Profile

YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE A LIFE MEMBER IF: • You are 70 or older as of December 31, 2015 and • You joined BEFORE March 31, 2009 and • You have been a regular and/or associate member for over 10 consecutive years as of December 31, 2015. If you had any lapses in membership in the past 10 years, you are NOT a life member. CURRENT and ELIGIBLE LIFE-MEMBER: FEES and MEMBER PROFILE. VERY IMPORTANT!: • You DO NOT pay the renewal fee. But you must email the Membership Chair if you were a dues-paying member this past year to get approval for Life-Member status. • You MUST update your Member Profile to prevent any lapse in membership. • Online renewal is preferred. However, if you insist, paper forms will be accepted. • For online renewal, payment is by credit card or check. • For mail-in renewal, payment is by check only.

Regional New Year’s Eve Parties Host or Hostess Wanted!

As most of you know by now, SOS sponsors regional dinners the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The parties are held in various locations hosted by members who open their homes, provide the beverages and invite members to come to dinner. Guests contribute $15 to cover expenses and bring a dish to share. The Social Committee is initiating a similar holiday event for December 31, New Year’s Eve. This New Year's Eve event will be more of an appetizer and dessert party with food coordinated by the host. We are looking for host/esses to hold an evening party so that folks can gather and ring in the New Year closer to home than if there were a central SOS event. If the host chooses to lend the floor for a P.J.party with breakfast, that would be great. The goal is to offer a regional fun time and reduce drive time on the highway. We already have a host in Hyattville, MD! The host determines how many guests will be accommodated. Kitty St. Romain will coordinate as she has previously for the pre-Thanksgiving dinners. At this time, we are looking for people to volunteer to host these parties. If you will host a New Year celebration, please email Kitty by November 30 at: k.st.romain@comcast.net. We will publicize the list of hosts through a blast in early December. You are the key to success in generating great gatherings. PLEASE VOLUNTEER; IT IS REALLY A GREAT WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CLUB, ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON’T HAVE TIME TO BE ON A COMMITTEE BUT CAN TAKE ON A SINGLE, SMALLER EVENT.

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WHISKER POLE NEWSLETTER

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Singles on Sailboats, Inc. Membership Singles on Sailboats, Inc.

P.O.Box 5708, Annapolis, MD 21403 410.798.4098

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Newsletter Editor: Shirley Brooks Hollendursky editorwhiskerpole@yahoo.com

Proof readers: Dunya Hecht, Pat Nyhan,

Angela Weathers, Perry Brown, Barbara Shoemaker

10TH OF MONTH SUBMISSION DEADLINES Fleet Exercises & Shore Leave: Peggy Green

mbradpete@gmail.com

Classified Ads & Happy Hours: Ed Petersohn sailhither@hotmail.com

Scuttlebutt: Carol Coltharp

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15TH OF MONTH SUBMISSION DEADLINES All articles and photos: Shirley Brooks Hollendursky

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As SOS moves into its winter activities, I am looking forward to continuing to work with all of you as your Commodore. Make December 12 and 13 your December weekend in Annapolis. Saturday evening you can watch the Eastport Yacht Club Light Parade and then warm up at the casual holiday party at the Cape St.

Claire club house. Sunday morning is Brunch with Janie Meneely entertaining us with Chesapeake songs and stories. On Christmas Day two of our members are opening their homes to SOS members for a family-style holiday dinner with everyone bringing their favorite dish. These smaller gatherings are a great way to get to know your fellow sailors better. Check the Fleet Exercises section for upcoming activities such as Fireside Chats and the Awards Dinner Dance in January. The Board and Chairs will be having an off-site meeting in early December and are busy planning for the Spring Training in March and the 2016 sailing season. Committees are always looking for helpers and new ideas. As you probably have gathered from my columns it takes a village to organize SOS events. Please volunteer! Multiple kudos go to Pete Stogis for holding a series of classes so that SOS bareboat skippers can qualify for the International Proficiency Certificate, which is now required by the charter companies in the Mediterranean. Thank you to Bob Lucas, who organized the Halloween Party, which was a great success.

The team that made the arrangements for the Cruising Wrap Up meeting – Steve Deller, Harry Keith, Debbie Goldberg, Laura Gwinn, Kelly Kelly, Lola Cobb, Richard Green, Peggy Green, Brian Hanks, Judy Crews Hanks, Kitty St. Romain, and Dennis Krizek - deserve a special thank you. The Cruising Committee members – Coordinators, Skippers, and First Mates - lead by Mike Pittinger and Peggy Green - have worked hard to bring SOS another outstanding sailing season on the Chesapeake. Thank you all for your efforts! You are what makes SOS the great organization it is!

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INSIDE

Awards Banquet 7 Board Notes 3 Classifieds 14 Commodore’s View from the Bridge 2 Contacts 15 Directions 5 First Mate Report 9 Fleet Exercises 4-5 Galley Gourmet 9 Halloween Party Recap 9 Happy Hour 13 Membership Renewal 1 New Year’s Eve Parties 1 Photos 10-12 SOS Awards 7

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season, Hope

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Pete Stogis teaching ASA class to certify

SOS skippers for sailing in the

Mediterranean.

Photo by John Parsons

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Commodore: The old Board was thanked for their service. The new Board was seated and officers elected. Commodore requests that committee chairs meet with new Board on December 5th for a working session. The online Event Calendar will now become the “official calendar” of the club. Vice Commodore: Preparations are underway for Cruising wrap-up. Treasurer: Based on the Income and Expenses so far compared to last year, we will probably not have as good a bottom line as we had at the end of last year, but we have planned for increases in revenue for next year without increasing dues. We should end 2015 with a profit, just not quite as robust as the prior 2 years. Bareboat: Eight boats have been chartered for the Greek Island cruise. There will be a crew gathering on November 22. Proposal presented to arrange for discount for Bareboat Coordinators. Brunches: First Brunch of the season is November 15 with Grant Walker from the USNA Model Museum as speaker; there will be a food drive at this Brunch. December speaker will be music presented by�Janie Meneely. January speaker will be from The Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The February regional brunches have been advertised. Actively looking for a new Brunch Chair for next year. Cruising: No report. Database: Membership renewal was activated Nov 1, 2015 at 12:00 pm when the proper forms were linked to the website. Renewal reminders will be sent Dec 1, Jan 1 and Jan 24. Out of 75 mailed ballots 17 were returned. The election committee met on Oct 8 and the results sent to the commodore. The entire membership was told of the results Oct 8. Candidate has withdrawn his name for consideration as the new Database chair. Education: No report First Mates: Rita Svec has completed her First Mate renewal. Beth Dumesco and Elizabeth Hubley are going into First Mate Emeritus Status. Looking for a new First Mate Advisory Committee chair. Membership: One skipper and one member have joined this past month. Newsletter: Ninety-eight copies of the October 16-page Whisker Pole were mailed to 79 members and 19 issues to Happy Hour coordinators at a cost of $360.00, which was $3.67 per copy. Public Relations: No report. Safety: Continue to activate boats as they qualify. Skippers Advisory: No report. Social: Mostly positive feedback from Halloween Party. Thanksgiving Parties are almost full. The Cape St. Claire Clubhouse has been reserved for the After Parade of Lights Party on Dec 12th

NEXT SOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – December 3, 2015 7:00 pm, Common Room, Greenbriar Community Bldg., Greenbelt, MD

Meeting is open to all members.

Unofficial notes from November 5, 2015 Board Meeting

Official September minutes will be posted on the SOS web site when approved in December by the Board of Directors.

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December 12 Saturday After Parade of Lights Party

Location: Cape St.Claire Clubhouse

Cost: $30 – by deadline $35 – after the deadline

Deadline: Online: December 8 Time: 7 pm – Refreshments 8 pm - 11 pm – Music and dancing

Coordinator: Marge Stembel, margestembel@gmail.com Please sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

December 13 Sunday Brunch

Location: Doubletree Hotel, Annapolis Cost: $28 – Member $32 – Non-member and all after deadline

Speaker/Topic: Janie Meneely, Chesapeake Songs and Stories

Time: 11 am – Social Hour Noon – Brunch 1 pm – Program

Deadline: Mail: December 4 (postmark) Online: December 7

Note: Special Visit from Santa

Coordinator: Bev Nash, beverlynash@verizon.net Please sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

December 25 Friday Christmas Day Dinner

Location: Private home in Annapolis, MD Directions will be sent to attendees.

Cost: $8 payable at the door plus a dish to share.

Host: Barbara Mistrik

Deadline: December 18 Time: Will be given when invitation is confirmed.

Note: No online sign-up for this event. Please RSVP to the Coordinator.

Coordinator: Barbara Mistrik, bmistrik@covad.net

December 25 Friday Christmas Day Dinner

Location: Private home in Burtonsville, MD Directions will be sent to attendees.

Cost: $8 payable at the door plus a dish to share.

Host: Henrietta Hyatt-Knorr

Time: Will be given when invitation is confirmed.

Note: No online sign-up for this event. Please RSVP to the Coordinator.

Coordinator: Debbie Goldberg, hidebbieg@comcast.net

Fleet Exercises and Shore Leave

Please email your questions and request for directions to the coordinator. If you are paying by check for any sailing event, a paper Sailing Registration Form must accompany the check.

A copy of this form can be found on the SOS website under Forms and Such – Cruising – Sailing Registration Form.

Plan to mail your check early to the event coordinator, not the SOS mailbox. Many events have limited capacity; therefore, an event may be filled even before the deadline date.

The postmark is the date used as the mail-in cutoff/deadline date. All checks are to be made payable to SOS, Inc.

Non-members must submit a Sailing Registration Form.

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December 31 Thursday Regional New Year’s Eve Parties

Location: Private homes of SOS members Directions will be sent to attendees.

Cost: TBD

Hosts: Various SOS Members

Time: Will be given when invitation is confirmed.

Note: No online sign-up for this event. Please RSVP to the Coordinator.

Coordinator: Kitty St. Romain, k.st.romain@comcast.net

January 23 Saturday Awards Banquet - Winter Wonderland

Location: Doubletree Hotel, Annapolis Cost: $55 per person Cash Bar

Deadline: Mail: January 12 (postmark) Online: January 17

Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm

Note: Following dinner, Emcee Dane Skagen will present the Awards, after which Kaleidoscope.will provide music for dancing.

Event Manager Bob Lucas, popps0151@gmail.com Please sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

January 24 Sunday Brunch

Location: Doubletree Hotel, Annapolis Cost: $28 – Member $32 – Non-member and all after deadline

Speaker/Topic: John Page Williams, Chesapeake Bay Foundation “Capt. John Smith and the Chesapeake Bay”

Time: 11 am – Social Hour Noon – Brunch 1 pm – Program

Deadline: Mail: January 15 (postmark) Online: January 18

Coordinator: Laura Gwinn, laura.gwinn1953@gmail.com Please sign up online at www.singlesonsailboats.org

Directions The DoubleTree Hotel - 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD, 21401 Route 50 to exit 22. Follow sign to Riva Road and make a left at the light onto Riva Road. Second left onto Holiday Ct. Cape St. Claire Clubhouse - 1223 River Bay Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 Route 50 East heading toward Bay Bridge, take exit 29B onto Cape St. Claire Road. Drive 2 miles. Turn right onto River Bay Road. The clubhouse will be on your right.

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Upcoming Brunches By Carole Jordan, Brunch Chair

Dress in your best holiday finery (drag out that old sweater!) and join us to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and even Festivus! But especially we will celebrate this great club and our beloved Chesapeake Bay. Our special musical guest is Janie Meneely, who brings her songs and stories about Bay people, places and traditions to us with a special holiday twist. The brunch will be held on December 13 at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis. Join us for that special holiday “cheer” at 11:00 a.m., with

brunch at noon. Register by Monday, December 7 to avoid the late fee.

Our January guest speaker will be John Page Williams, Senior Naturalist for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. His topic is Captain John Smith and the Chesapeake Bay. He is a fabulous speaker and we are lucky to have him join us. The Brunch will again be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis, but the date is very special! It is on January 24, which is the morning after the Awards Banquet. Special rates are being offered for sleeping rooms at the Doubletree to accommodate out-of -towners. Make a weekend of it!! We are actively looking for hosts/hostesses for the February 14 regional brunches. Similar to the Regional Thanksgivings, we are planning to gather in members’ homes for socializing and brunching. Whether you can accommodate 10 or 25, please contact Carole Jordan, seajay281@comcast.net to volunteer. There will be a fee charged to attendees to defray some of your costs.

You Ought to be in Pictures—The 2015 Photo Contest

Have you taken stellar shots of this year’s SOS activities? Now is the time to enter the 2015 Photo Contest. There are only six simple rules: 1. Each photo must identify at which SOS event it was taken and the name of the photographer. 2. Entries must be taken at an SOS event in 2015 by the member of SOS submitting the photo. A photo does not necessarily have that event as a theme (a picture of Annie Anchorage at a raft-up or the sunset seen from a raft-up is acceptable, even though there is nothing in the picture to prove that it was taken at a raft-up or cruise.) We are on the “Honor System”. An official SOS event can be cruising, day-sail, a brunch, seminar, destination cruise, etc. Happy Hours are not included. 3. The photo entries must be received by 12:00 (midnight) December 15, 2015. Photos received after the deadline will not be judged. 4. This is an amateur photographer contest. Professional photographers - i.e. anyone who earns more than 50 percent of his or her annual income from photography – are excluded from the contest. 5. Each member may submit up to a total of eight (8) photos. 6. Photos may be edited to achieve color balance that reflects the scene as you observed it. Cropping is also acceptable. Heavily manipulated photos are not eligible. Categories: People, Places, Bay scenes (including sunsets), Sailboats (sailboats under sail, raft-ups), and SOS Abroad

(destination cruises). In the last category, only photos taken during the actual SOS destination cruises are acceptable. For example, photos of/from the chartered boats and in towns visited are acceptable. Photos taken on days when traveling prior to or after a destination cruise will be put in the Places category. Other Useful information: Submit your photos in digital format: mail a disk or send photos attached to emails. Photos must be submitted in the highest possible resolution. The photos will be enlarged to 5” x 7”, so if the photo is fuzzy, it reduces your chance of winning. Photos not submitted in the 5” x 7” format will be cropped to that format. Judging: The photo contest managers will put your photos in the correct category. There are 5 categories with 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each; plus 1 overall Grand Prize. The judge for the contest is local professional photographer Don Dement. The judging will be blind, so the judge will not know which photographer took any given photo. SEND Photo Entries to: 2015.sos.photos@gmail.com (please do not send entries to our personal emails.) OR Nancy and John Parsons, SOS Photo Contest Managers 1314 Homewood Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401 Start reviewing your 2015 photo archives! Don’t miss the deadline.

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Awards, Awards, and More Awards! At the January 23 Awards Dinner Dance, SOS will recognize four members for their significant contributions of time, energy and talent (the serious member recognition awards) to our all-volunteer Club. Members will also be recognized for contributing whimsical, good-natured humor through their foibles, bloopers, and flim flams (the Jibe Ho awards). The photographers among us will also be recognized, and there are awards for various categories, such as boats, sunrises/sunsets, and people. (See article on page 10 for further details about photo contest.) So, What Are The Serious Awards? Commodore’s Award: The Board of Directors established the annual Commodore’s award so that the highest ranking officer of the Club could extend public recognition and many thanks to an individual who has made significant contributions in fostering the goals of Singles on Sailboats, and who continues to contribute to many aspects of the Club. Nominations for the award are accepted from the general membership. Ed Klein Member of the Year Award: Singles on Sailboats owes its beginnings to Ed Klein. He co-sponsored the first rafts of two or three boats, the first brunches, the first social gatherings. But Ed offered more. He would teach you to sail without regard for your past experience or future expectations. Ed would take you aboard his boat, The Mai Kai, give you the helm, and develop your skills. He would challenge you to extend your horizons. He was one of those unique individuals who shared his joy of sailing with you. Ed sailed beyond this world in 1987. Nominations for the award come from the general membership. Elinor W. “Elli” Abramson Award for Contributions to SOS Education Programs: Eli Abramson created many new educational programs for the members of Singles on Sailboats. After serving on the Board of

Directors for two years, she gradually built an all-encompassing education program that provides the opportunity to broaden one’s knowledge of sailing at minimal cost. She transformed the spring education program so that it attracts more participants than any other SOS event. Elli sailed beyond this world in 1992. Nominations are accepted from the general membership, and the Education Committee Chairperson(s) recommends the recipient. Rookie of the Year Award: Singles on Sailboats attracts many new sailors each year. The Board of Directors established the annual Rookie of the Year Award to recognize the individual who, in his or her first year sailing with SOS, demonstrates superior interest in and learning about sailing, and who becomes highly involved in one or more of the many SOS programs. Nominations for the award come from the general membership. Nominations should include background and/or justification for each of the Recognition Awards, as well as for the Jibe Ho Awards. Nominations for the four Member Recognition awards should be sent to Laura Gwinn at bodgwinn@gmail.com no later than January 5, 2016; January 12th for the Jibe Ho Awards, all of which will be presented at the January 23, 2016 ‘Winter Wonderland” Awards Dinner Party.

Winter Wonderland Awards Dinner January 23, 2016  ‐ Annapolis DoubleTree Hotel 

The very popular band, Kaleidoscope (they played at 2015 Seafood Festival), will be the musical entertainment, and, of course, the annual awards will be presented! There will be a nice menu selection and a cash bar. This is our very special Awards Dinner, so be sure to dress to impress! There is also an SOS Sunday Brunch scheduled at the DoubleTree Hotel the next day in case members want to stay overnight for that. Anyone wishing to stay overnight will have to make their own reservations at a rate of $119 per room.

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SOS Membership

SOS Bank Balance - Oct 31

Welcome New Members

Cruising Wrap-up Despite the lack of cooperation by the weather gods during September and October, SOS skippers and crew spent a total of 1355 days on the Chesapeake Bay in the 2015 sailing season! Day sails continue in high demand with 22 skippers sailing for 54 days and 167 crew days on the water. Joe Lombardo and Dennis Krizek each sailed six day sails. Henry Weisenberg was the most active crew member sailing 11 times. Many day sailors are new to both sailing and SOS so the assistance of First Mates Dean Collins, Elizabeth Hubley, and Lorraine Fassett was especially appreciated. Weekend sails drew 56 skippers sailing for 348 days with Ron Pence, once again, sailing the most weekends – 12. Dean Collins and Richard Ramsden were the most active among the 12 First Mates who participated in Bay cruising this year. Of the 786 crew days, Dan Duvall, Shirley Brooks Hollendursky and Jody Hutchinson spent the most days on the water. More than 60 skippers, first mates and coordinators spent part of a Saturday at the Wrap-Up meeting and lunch. This provided an opportunity to discuss what went well during the cruising season and made suggestions for changes in the future. Cruising is a big committee that is always looking for more volunteers. Anyone who is interested in the committee should contact Laura Gwinn, Vice Commodore, at bodgwinn@gmail.com.

November 2015 November 2014 Members 537 570 Skippers 121 126 Total 658 696

Lynn  Powers  Edgewater, MD Pablo  Peruzzi  Silver Spring, MD Dana  Stoffregen  Doylestown PA 

Bareboat Escrow $ 68,733

Checking $ 24,101 Savings $ 73,187 Credit Card $ (2,072) End of month total $ 95,216

Skipper discussion group Photo by Richard Green

New Members Lynn Powers and Phil Seiser at the November Brunch. Photo by John Parsons

First Mate discussion group Photo by Richard Green

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Two First Mates Emeritus Status

By Kitty St. Romain, First Mate Advisory Chair

As outgoing First Mate Advisory (FMA) Chair, I want to express the Club's appreciation to two First Mates, Beth Dumesco and

Elizabeth Hubley, who are changing their status to First Mate Emeritus (FME). Both these sailors have contributed over the years by assisting new skippers to become familiar with SOS procedures, helping train

less experienced crew, and providing support to skippers as requested. You who may not be aware of that the Emeritus designation is a recognition of at least 10 years of service and expertise which a FM has dedicated to the club. FM Emeritus members do contribute the fee to sail as regular crew members when they sail. The FME status entitles those people to attend the Kick Off and Wrap Up events and the annual FM Gathering where a variety of subjects are discussed, suggestions raised and lessons learned are assessed. This status enables FM members, who for whatever reason, choose to no longer participate as active FMs, to continue to have links with the other members of the FM community and continue to share their expertise. Beth Dumesco served as twice as FMA Committee Chair, FM Candidate Coordinator (two terms), and FMA Committee member. She also wrote: How to Become an SOS First Mate, The Candidacy Self-Evaluation Form, and The Candidacy Resume Form. Elizabeth Hubley was a First Mate for almost twenty years serving two years as Co-chair with Brian Hanks for First Mate Advisory. She led the Spring Training Day events. She also contributed suggestions on a wide variety of subjects, always offered solid ideas at Kick Off and Wrap Up FM sessions and could be depended on for common sense and carefully planned leadership on every cruise. Please make sure to thank these women for their contribution to the Club the next time you see them.

Creativity at Halloween Party

By Barbara Shoemaker, Social Committee

The Halloween Party topped off a beautiful sailing weekend with 16 boats sailing to St Michaels and back. The party was held in at Miles River Yacht Club with wonderful food and a great DJ, Chris Startt. The judges had a difficult time deciding on which costumes were stand outs, and laughed among themselves that everyone deserved a prize this year! The individual winners were the pumpkin Peggy Green, a flashing Caitalina Beth Dumesco, leprechaun Bob Lucas, Sheik Jim Huber, misty rain cloud Lorraine Panaccio, Beam ‘em Up Scotty Russ Dedrickson, Forest Nymph Rhona Reiss, Viking Jim Randall, and Ice Queen Pam Ledford. The pair winners were Deer in the Headlights Juanita Layne and Bruce Dowley and Skipper’s Nightmare with Suzanne Ziska and Ray Harris. Group winners were a red and green shipping channel with Steve Craig, Carole Jordan, MeepsYoxand Debra Roane, Odyseus and his Sirens with Dan and Teeja Meier, Rita Svec, Marge Stembel and Lynn Gilley, and the

Emcee and Social Chair, Bob Lucas Three Blind Mice with

Ursula Skagan, Kathy Higdon, and Jean Gough. What a creative group SOS is!

A Tip from our Galley Gourmet 

Really, Really Easy Hollandaise Sauce Amazingly easy, amazingly good! Ingredients; Preparation

¾ Lemon 1. Put all ingredients into a small sauce pan. 2 Egg yokes 2. Add heat very slowly and stir constantly. ¼ lb butter 3. When mixture is desired consistency, remove and serve Bernaise Sauce Ingredients: Preparation: 2 tsp white wine 1. Combine all ingredients into small sauce pan 1 tsp tarragon vinegar 2. Cook until almost all liquid has evaporated. 2 tsp chopped shallots (or spring onion) 3. Then pour into ¾ or 1 cup of hollandaise sauce Stir. 1 tsp dried tarragon (or 2 tsp fresh) ¼ tsp pepper

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Pre-Thanksgiving Dinners

Dinner at home of Charlotte O’Conor Photos by Richard Green

Dinner at home of Meeps Yox Photos by Samia AbdelWahed

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Sea Kaplan Long time SOS member, Sea (Seymour) Benn Kaplan , passed away on November 29th at the age of 83. He joined SOS in 1990 and was an active sailor on many bareboat trips as well as weekend sails on the Bay. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed tennis, sailing, biking, hiking and bird watching. Sea was buried in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE

Dinner at home of Barbara Wise Photo by Emil Becker

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Halloween Party & Cruise

Bruce Dowley & Juanita Layne

“Deer N Headlighs” Photo by Jean Gough

Perry Brown & Charlotte O’Conor Photo by Jean Gough

Jean Gough, Ursula Skagen, Kathy Higdon Photo by Jean Gough

Peggy Green, George Hollendursky, Shirley Brooks Hollendursky,

Margaret Meginniss Photo by Richard Green

Pauline Coker Photo by Richard Green

Lynne Gilley, Dan Meier, Teeja Meier, Marge Stembel, Rita Svec

Photo by Richard Green

Peter Breit, Lorraine Panaccio Photo by Richard Green Bob Lucas, Jim Huber

Photo by Richard Green George Hollendursky, new skipper Tom Wiltshire

Photo by Richard Green

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Halloween Party & Cruise

Irene McManman, George Hollendursky, Ron Pence, Russ Dedrickson

Photo by Pam Ledford

Ron Pence, Cathy Laws, Pam Ledford, Debra Roane

Photo by Pam Ledford

Kitty St. Romain & Patti Evans Photo by Russ Dedrickson

Jim Huber, Tim Dougherty Photo by Pam Ledford

Russ Dedrickson Photo by Pam Ledford

Jim Randall, Carole Jordan, Meeps Yox Photo by Pam Ledford

Pablo Peruzzi & Irene Mcmanman Photo by Pam Ledford

Pam Ledford, Hope Andruss Photo by Pam Ledford

Jill Montgomery Photo by Russ Dedrickson

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Happy Hours are not official SOS functions.

Hours are in chronological order.

Check below or SOS website for locations. KEY WEST, FL: SOS HAPPY HOUR place and time to be determined..

Contact: TERRI AND KARL - 410-707-4319 or 267-221-6312

SE PA: - 1st Tuesday – Dec. 1st - 6 pm. MCKENZIE’S Brew House– 324 W Swedesford Road, Berwyn, (610) 407 4300. Our first of two Happy Hours. This is South of Trader Joe's (Gateway Shopping Ctr). off Rt. 202. Meet a great group of social people who like sailing, conversation & great food!

Contact: PATTI - pattievans@aol.com

NVA/DC: Our first of two NVA/DC Happy Hours - 5 pm. 1st Wednesday - Dec. 2nd - MYLOS GRILL, (in the bar area) mylosgrill.com Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA in the McLean/ Chesterbrook shopping center. Free parking, great food!

Contact: CHARLOTTE: coconor@aol.com

ELLICOTT CITY, MD:1st Thursday - Dec. 3rd - 5:30-7:30 pm BARE BONES Grill & Brewery 9150-22 Baltimore Natl. Pike, 410-461-0770 barebonesgrill.com. Corner of St. Johns Lane & Rte 40, Ellicott City, MD 21042

Contact: JILL- jill.montgom@gmail.com SOUTH-CENTRAL PA:1st Thursday - Dec. 3rd - – 6:30-9 pm HERITAGE HILLS Golf Resort, 2700 Mt. Rose Ave. PA-124, York, Pa.on the lower level of Knickers Pub.

Contact : BOB - sosrjmorrow@aol.com

NORTH BALTIMORE: 2nd Thursday- Dec. 9th - - 5 pm. MICHAEL’S Cafe Restaurant & Lounge (in the bar area) 2119 York Road, Timonium (opp Fairgrounds) MD 21220. 410-252-2022, michaelscafe.com. Free parking, great food, drinks and Happy Hour prices. Food service until 11 pm. Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff.

Contact: Barb O’Brien - barlo@comcast.net WILMINGTON, DE: 3rd Wednesday – - Dec. 16th - 5:30 pm. TIMOTHY’S Restaurant and Bar, Wilmington Riverfront by Blue Rock Stadium, facing the waterfront. 930 Justison Street, (19801) 302-429-RIBS (7427). timothysontheriverfront.com Drink specials ‘til 7pm

Contact: GERI - grwalker12@verizon.net ROCKVILLE, MD: 3rd Thursday - Dec. 17th – 5 - 7pm. THE MARRIOTT Hotel, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda. (near the White Flint Metro station). Meet in the bar area or outside patio as weather permits.

Contact: DARLENE-dfrieman@sbcglobal.net SE PA: 3rd Thursday - Dec. 17th 6-10 pm (our 2nd HH) at BERTUCCI'S Italian Restaurant- - 761-763 Lancaster Ave (US 30), Wayne, PA 19087 610-293-1700 (in front of Eagle Village Shops--bet Old Eagle School Road & Eagle Road on Lancaster Ave.) Meet a great group of social people who like sailing, conversation & great food!

Contact: PATTI - pattievans@aol.com

NVA/DC: - 3rd Friday - Dec. 18th - meet at 5 pm at the bar. SUR la PLACE, Our second Happy Hour - 5105 MacArthur Blvd. (Site of the old L'Appetito) Wash. DC. surlaplaceindc.com

Contact: CHARLOTTE: coconor@aol.com ANNAPOLIS, MD: 4th Tuesday - Dec. 29th - 5-7 pm, location is the Annapolis Smokehouse and Tavern, 107 Hillsmere Drive, 410-571-5073. Forest Drive at Hillsmere, the shopping center with West Marine. Happy hour prices for beverages and select food.

Contact: 301-717-2770  repence@msn.com

Please e-mail changes to HAPPY HOUR to:

sailhither@hotmail.com before the 12th of the month.

SAILORS and NON-SAILORS interested in sailing

are invited to SOS Happy Hours at a local restaurant in the bar area.

Sailors like great food

Check the website to order your

SOS Galley COOKBOOK

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BOATS --

“Horizon Too” 46’ MORGAN KETCH. Call for details – Capt. Mary Ann Albright 410–871-2828 or 596-4768 12-15

16' O'DAY DAY SAILER. Proctor Mast. All sails Very good condition. Best Offer. Call Francis Nadash 443-607-8783 12-15

CATALINA 25’ 1980. Good condition. Pop-top, fixed keel. Sails cleaned and repaired in 2014. New batteries and bottom painted in 2015. 9.9 hp outboard. Docked at White Rocks Marina in Pasadena MD. dennisboydinva@gmail.com 3-16

AQUILA III, 37'2" CUTTER SLOOP, tall rig. Sleeps six, 50hp Perkins 4-108 diesel. upgraded sails & electronics, 10' Avon dingy /w/ 5hp four stroke Honda. Elec Windlass w/ washdown. A very comfortable live aboard or take off-shore. Not a project vessel but sail away ready. All systems have been professionally maintained. Maintenance & boatyard records available. $59K. Call Bernie @ 443-570-1333 or boatmanbern@gmail.com 3-16

SHARE COSTS / USE BOAT. Boat owner looking for person(s) to share maintenance and dockage costs on a Vega 27 sailboat w/inboard diesel in exchange for use of boat for daysails/weekends. Total shared cost approx. $1200-$1500 per year. If interested please call Bob at 410-643-4764. 12-15 BRISTOL 29.9 1981 built by Bristol Yachts of Rhode Island (Herreshoff design). Beam 10'2", Max draft 4’4", 8650 lbs. Fuel Plastic- 16 gallons / Water – Fiberglass. 16HP diesel IB hours - 2407.2 1981 Universal/medalist/atomic - uses 1 Qt fuel /hour. Lead Ballast 3600 lbs. encapsulated keel , rudder fully supported Documented # 643717 up to 2015. Fiberglass Water Tanks - held a total of 75 gallons. Sail are: equipped for cruising - fully battened main with 2 reef pts. - rigged for reefing along boom, Dutchman rigged for easy control Genoa 120% self furling with weather strip, working jib - used very little, storm jib unused, spinnaker - cruising style w launching sock - in multiple colors very good condition , Also have spinnaker pole. All sheets and halyards go back to cockpit (spinnaker halyard on port side of mast). Mast is 35ft. aluminum-keel stepped. $19,900 The boat is on Cockey's Creek off the Magothy in Pasadena. Ask for Nancy or Geoff: 410 255 0699 or 410 852 7632. 12-15

BOAT SLIPS -- RENTAL ON “C” DOCK, Anchorage Marina; 50 ft deep water slip, $250 a month through April 2016. I have a friend who is very close to selling a 40 ft Co-op slip, Way, I mean Way below Market. If you are or may be interested, please let me know. Brian Guptil ... sailordude@mac.com 3-16 ANNAPOLIS - just a mile from downtown Annapolis, 35' Boat Slip available on Back Creek. Special rate of $1800 for 8 month lease. Rent includes electricity, water and dock box. Slip can fit boat with 13' beam and 5'5" draft. Please call Sailor Sara with questions 571-723-3196 12-15

SLIP FOR: deep water slip in protected cove off MILL CREEK (SEVERN RIVER). Newly rebuilt, rewired pier. Water and electricity available at pier. Plenty of car parking. Easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Contact Bev Nash, 410-349-1467 or beverlynash@verizon.net 12-15

BOAT EQUIPMENT & MISC—

TWO (2) SLEEPING BAGS (1 mummy) - $20 each; ladies dinghy boots, size 10 - $20; Camelbak back pack - $20; Navigation Parallel Plotter and compass - $10 for both; 410-897-0148;omi_3@verizon.net 2-16

FOUL WEATHER GEAR & SAFETY EQUIP. Highest quality gear, always stored at home. Used by tall women. HENRY LLOYD Blue/white jacket with internal harness & red high-waist pants, Medium (men’s sizing?), like new $150. MUSTO Red/white jacket and high-waist pants, men’s Small, (spring/fall use by First Mate provide a “patina” of sailing experience plus great weather protection) $125. GILL black hightop deck boots, fit women’s size 9 foot, $20. Yellow hightop deck boots, men’s size 9, $20. 12-15

Other Stuff: Double tether with heavy duty carabineers & safety hook. Two harnesses with single tethers. Crew strobe light . CREWSAVER CREWFIT inflatable harness. Red SouWester hat. WEEMS & PLATH navigation tools in classy packet. Plastic sextant. And just for fun – a 50’s vintage set of HENRY LLOYD yellow oilskin slicker/pants, Ladies Large (men’s small). Contact MaryEllenMcMillin@gmail.com for full pricing, info & view/fittings. 12-15

BOAT HELPER newly retired very handy SOS First Mate interested in helping skippers prepare for the sailing season. Eager to help do maintenance or move boats. Brings ladders, hoses, power cords, power washer, hand tools, truck, etc. Rates: cash, $100 day, $800 weekly, plus expenses. Contact Rob King at robking3179@gmail.com or 302-379-3179 12-15

REAL ESTATE KITCHEN & BATHROOMS: Upgrade or Repairs for your Home or Vessel, mark.rybas@rocketmail.com or call Mark Rybas: 610-585-9037. 12-15

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YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Office Name Liaison To Committee: E-mail Address Commodore Hope Andruss hopeda@verizon.net

Vice Commodore Laura Gwinn Cruising bodgwinn@gmail.com

Treasurer Rita Svec treasurer@singlesonsailboats.org

Secretary Joan Tannen Newsletter jtkeuka@gmail.com

Janet Gonski Bareboat, Education jgsunset@yahoo.com

Brian Guptil Safety, Skippers’ Advisory sailordude@mac.com Harry Keith Database, First Mates Harry.Keith@1983.usna.com

Cathy Laws Brunch, Membership lawscm55@gmail.com

Jim Randall Social, Public Relations jrrand1@gmail.com

YOUR COMMITTEE CHAIRS Committee Name E-mail Address Bareboat Cruising Sandra Rosswork sgrosswork@aol.com Brunches Carole Jordan Seajay281@comcast.net Cruising Open Database Internet Teresa Scofield dbchair.sos.org@gmail.com

Education Emil Becker First Mate’s Advisory Open Membership Darlene Frieman dfrieman@sbcglobal.net

Newsletter Shirley Brooks Hollendursky editorwhiskerpole@yahoo.com

Public Relations Ursula Skagen capt.zula@gmail.com Safety John Parsons johnfparsons_9@msn.com

Skippers’ Advisory Open Social Bob Lucas (until May) popps0151@gmail.com

YOUR AREA CONTACTS Zip Code Geographic Area Area Contact E-mail Address 17000 to 17999 Central PA Bob Morrow sosrjmorrow@aol.com 18000 to 19699 Philadelphia & Suburbs Ed Petersohn sailhither@hotmail.com

19700 to 19999 Delaware Chuck Fort saillrn@comcast.net 20000 to 20099 Washington, DC Pat Nyhan patnyhan@gmail.com 20010 to 23700 Virginia Linda Casucci casuccilj@gmail.com

20500 to 20799 Laurel, Greenbelt Open 20800 to 20874 Montgomery County Debbie Goldberg Hidebbieg@comcast.net

21031 to 21039 Crownsville, Edgewater Ruth Moore rmoore1433@msn.com 21200 to 21399 Baltimore Open 21400 to 21599 Annapolis Ruth Moore rmoore1433@msn.com 21600 to 21999 Eastern Shore, North East Chuck Fort saillrn@comcast.net Singles on Sailboats, Inc 410-798-4098 www.singlesonsailboats.org

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