BLUEWATER RACERS – Thinking 2014 Annapolis to Bermuda?  It’s not too soon to be getting ready for the June 6^th, 2014, start of the bi-annual Annapolis to Bermuda Race.  On March 2ⁿ, 2013, at Eastport Yacht Club, from 0900-1200, there will be a A2B seminar featuring well know speakers (Mike Meers, Gary Chwastyk, Giff Hammer, and Stuart Forrest) talking about how to evaluate your rigging, sails, electronics, and your boat in general for offshore racing.  This seminar is FREE, but ya gotta sign up.  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED – annapolisevents@bermudaoceanrace.com  seating is limited.  Act now!

SpinSheet Magazine’s  2013 SAILSTICE ROUND DELMARVA RALLY.  Come to the social!  If you’re interested in learning more about the 2013 Sailstice Round DelMarVa Rally (June 14 – 22), you’ll want to be at Hampton Yacht Club on THIS SATURDAY, February 9, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Rally organizers, past participants, and 2013 participants will be gathering for a brief informational presentation, followed by a Q&A period and then time to mix and mingle and meet other participants. There will be handouts on the schedule, route, stops, and safety requirements. There will also be a cash bar, so come prepared! For more information visit  www.delmarvarally.com

The daddy, Chris Hall (of Bluewater Yachting Center, etc.), is well know and much awarded as a sailboat racer.  But, the son is moving in faster circles - Chris Hall, IV was just named the National Rookie of the Year by the American Power Boat Association (APBA) at a championships presentation banquet held in Dallas, Texas, a weekend ago. Think about it – he spends his time going over 100 miles per hour on the water and there’s no wind required. 

Mark this date and these times – details coming soon:

*** NUTS & BOLTS RACE COMMITTEE SEMINAR on March 30, Saturday, 0900-1230, at Hampton Yacht Club. $19 includes refreshments. For info or to pre-register, contact Lin McCarthy at mcbear@earthlink.net or 757-850-4225

*** SPINSHEET CREW LISTING PARTY-SOUTH on March 30, Saturday, 1700-1900, at Marker 20 in downtown Hampton.  Come to mix, mingle, and enjoy adult racer beverages! No registration required.

SAILBOATS (and related stuff) FOR SALE.   This free annual listing is intended only to help boat sellers and boat shoppers connect – it’s on the sailors from there!  As the list reflects, most of the boats have a Southern Chesapeake Bay connection. 

Tartan 30, Orion, 1974, Dark blue hull, located at: South Hall Landing Marina (Hampton). Asking $ 5,500.00. Contact  Pat 757-615-6015. Seller says, “Needs a good home and lots of love; potential is there for a great racer.”

S2 9.1, Chupacabra (formerly Strega), Great sailing boat that competes well and has a comfortable interior. Lots of upgrades in past 2 years. Asking: $13.5k. Email jerry@ullmansails.com for more info and photos.

Irwin 34, 1985 Citation Model, Midnight Wind.  With genny,110 jib in good shape, decent mainsail, Harken roller furling, spinnaker halyard, VHF, GPS, depth finder, auto pilot, bimini, dodger with connector, cockpit cushions, 12V refrigeration, propane stove & oven. Draws 4'  w/centerboard up - 8' w/ board down. PHRF 186. Located in Irvington, VA.  Asking $18,500. Call 804-761-1507.

Ericson 35 Mk-3, 1987, Tenacious.  Bruce King design, blue hull, shoal draft (w/bulb), Doyle cruising and racing sail inventory, 2 full batten mains, 3 genoas, 1 storm jib, 1 asym. spinnaker (w/ sock) and a North Sail genoa cover.  B&G instrumentation, 16.5KW reverse cycle AC & heat, dripless packing, Yanmar engine, newer dodger & sail cover, retractable bimini w/ removable connector and cockpit cushions.  Also, inner/ outer tracks, adjustable genoa cars, hydraulic backstay, destroyer wheel, folding martec prop, mast mounted spinnaker pole. PHRF 144.  Located in Deltaville. Asking $48,000. Call; Joe (757) 876-4383

Three (3)  J24 boats & a J24 trailer. Boat 1: 1977 - boat is old but complete with sails etc. Patch in deck near forehatch. Deck repainted.   Boat 2: 1977 - Complete, some softness in deck.  Part way through a paint job.   Boat 3: 1978 – Damage to deck on port side where chain plates pulled through. Mast broken. Fix deck and new mast makes fully usable.  Located in Irvington. Asking total of $2,000 - Three J24s and one J24 Trailer  Call: Arabella Denvir, Premier Sailing 804 438 9300 or mobile 804 815 0150.

Catalina 22, 1978, Cygnet.   Jack Renerie is having to give up this boat; he has made every class-legal modification possible to leave her light and fast - most recently, a completely new keel and hand-finished bottom and topsides. AwlGrip finish requires dry sailing.  PHRF 276. Located on the hard off Corrotoman River.  Asking $3,500.  Contact Warren Hottle, 804 462 5530 or cell 804 475 9393.

Hunter 27, Cherubini Model, 1983, Spindrift. Great weekend cruising boat – never really raced. Yanmar 10hp inboard, hull is solid, new stainless steel frame and bimini. Extras…  Easy to sail and have fun on.  Sleeps 5.  Located on “A” Dock at Willoughby Harbor Marina (Norfolk). Asking $12,000.  Call  Rick Flack at (757) 567-1133 ( Leave message during the workday or call in the evening.)

Catalina 30, Hull #355, 1976, Foxy Lady. Std rig, fin keel, wheel, Atomic-4 (rebuilt 2006), Auto Helm 3000, alum. spreaders, 2 blade prop, bimini, dodger frame, stainless steel transom ladder, full batten main, Harkin r/f,150% Genoa (racing), 135% Offshore Genoa (cruising), boom vang, backstay adjuster, AwlGrip boot and cove stripes,  2 Danforth anchors - 12-H & 13-S anchor - both w/ 6ft. chain & ½ in. nylon rode, AM/FM/tape player, Standard Horizon VHF, stainless steel alcohol. stove (no tank),pressure water, hot water tank, and microwave.  Located at Rebel Marine (Norfolk). Asking $12,000 or best offer. Contact Ginger Harrison (H) 757-460-5075 or (C) 757-714-0323

S2 9.1, Orion.   Significant renovation done. Mast partners rebuild, foredeck and cabin top re-cored and painted, plus much more. 1 year old North Radian Main. PHRF 135.  Located on the hard at Deltaville Yacht Yard. Asking  $18,000.  Contact Pete Morrison at 757 635-3007.

J30, 1986, Rhumb Line.  Late model J/30 with a comfortable cockpit. One owner. Well maintained. Deep sail inventory: #1 never used, racing main and spinnaker used 3 short seasons, plenty of backup and day sailing/cruising sails. Located at Hampton Yacht Club slip C6.  Asking $15,000.  Contact Bill Chandler 757-951-1624.

SAIL for SALE:  2011 J/30 North Sails 3DL Kevlar (Clear Aramid Scrimm) No. 3 (105%).  Never Used, Purchased October 2011, for the 2011 J/30 North Americans Championship. Stored Rolled in Climate Control.  Asking $1200.00.  Contact Dave McConaughy at 757-870-4475.

Check out a possible career.  If you are (or know of) a recent high school graduate or college student who wants to learn more about what goes into making a sailing magazine, SpinSheet offers unpaid internships. Working in the real world, interns will collaborate with SpinSheet staffers to develop marketable skills by producing photos, graphic designs, written stories, blogs, and/or other social media for print and online publication. To apply for this summer’s internships, e-mail laura@spinsheet.com these items as soon as possible: (1) a cover letter stating your related publishing skills and boating experience, (2) your resume, and (3) one sample of relevant work you have done (e.g., a writing sample, photo, graphic design, and/or blog sample).

MURPHY'S LAW:  As Yrs Truly, the Racing Beagle, sees it, the real “Super Bowl” is the one catching the drip from the beer keg at the regatta party tent, and, sometimes, a nice silver one on the awards podium.   /S/  Murphy the Racing Beagle, the sailing spirit in us all.

To SUBSCRIBE directly, send an email to mcbear@earthlink.net , put SBRNYCU on the subject line, give your name, and say, "Sign me up!"  SBRNYCU is free.  If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE, send an email to  mcbear@earthlink.net  and put UNSUBSCRIBE on the Subject line OR, simply hit "reply" and put UNSUBSCRIBE on the subject line. The postal address associated with this email is:  SBRNYCU, 4401 Chesapeake Avenue, Hampton, VA 23669.   You may reprint or forward all or any part of this publication as long as you give credit to: 

SOUTHERN BAY RACING NEWS YOU CAN USE,  Lin McCarthy, Editor