Bay Commodore -
John
Buescher, Bay Commodore
How to sign up
for Bay Sailing events.
1. Check the
calendar to see when bay sails are
scheduled.
2. Contact the Bay Commodore.
3. Print and fill out a
Bay
Activities Registration Form
for the event. Check
rates
to find the appropriate fee.
4. Send your completed Bay Activities Registration Form and check payable to
"Pentagon Sailing Club" to:
Roger Hammer
PSC Treasurer
13130 Triple Crown Loop
Gainesville,
VA 20155
2012 PSC Club Events
In the past, PSC
has largely limited its Chesapeake Bay activities to training sails and our two
Raft Up on Memorial Day and Labor Day. In fact, there’s something happening on
the Chesapeake Bay nearly every weekend. Recognizing that sailing is supposed
to be, first and foremost fun, the PSC Boat Owners have been looking at loosely
organized events around the Bay. These are not official PSC events but come as
you are activities, open to members who own a boat, charter a boat, or simply
want to drive over and meet us there
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May 26, 27 and 28 – PSC Memorial Day Raft-up
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September 1 through 8 – PSC 30th Birthday
Flotilla: Round the Chesapeake Bay Cruise
If you have any suggestions for additional club events, please
contact the Bay Commodore.
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Memorial
Day
Weekend Raft-up |
PSC 30th Birthday: Round the Chesapeake Bay Cruise |
May 26 –
28, 2012 |
Sept 1-8, 2012 |
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PSC Raft-Ups
What's A Raft Up? It's
a big PSC sailing trip on the Chesapeake Bay scheduled during the three-day
holiday weekends. We call these flotillas "raft-ups" because we tie
the boats together, like a raft, when we anchor the first night in a cove. Often
we are joined by PSC members who own their own boats, and our rafts build to more than a dozen boats! The second night we stay at a marina and enjoy dinner
together in a local restaurant. The third day we set sail for our home ports.
Click here to see where we
have rafted-up in the past.
Can Anyone Go? Yes! All you have to be is a PSC member or a guest of
a member; NO SAILING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! Raft-ups are great fun! They provide
an opportunity to get to know fellow PSCers, crew on large sailing yachts, and
explore the Bay with experienced PSC skippers.
How much does it cost?
See the PSC Rate Schedule for current raft up
rates. In addition to the raft up charge which pays for the
charter cost of the boat, each crew shares the cost of common expenses
for the weekend such as fuel, pump outs, and dock fees.
May I Use Frequent Volunteer
Sea Mile Coupons? Yes! Members who have accrued Frequent Volunteer Sea Miles by volunteering for the PSC can use up to three FVSM coupons ($75) to offset
their own payment.
Whom Should I Pay? Send your payment (checks made payable to
"Pentagon Sailing Club") and your raft up sign up form to the
Treasurer.
Check the page for the raft up you want for the sign up form and the mailing
address.
Do PSC Skippers on Raft-ups
Get Discounts? Yes! Skippers of PSC owned, leased or chartered
boats pay half (50% off) the applicable Crew
Rate and may use their FVSM coupons as mentioned above.
Do Raft-Up Coordinators
Get Discounts? Yes! The designated Raft-Up Coordinator pays half (50% off) the applicable Crew
Rate PLUS he/she also earns five FVSM coupons for coordinating the Raft-up. If the Raft-Up Coordinator is also assigned as
the Skipper of a PSC owned, leased or chartered boat (already at 50%
off), however, no further discount is applied; sorry. FVSM credits toward payments are still applicable, though.
How About Boat Owners? PSC
Members with their own boats are encouraged to join us at no charge beyond marina slip fees and restaurant
bills. Notify the Raft-Up Coordinator early so that marina and restaurant reservations
can be made. Provide your boat's name, LOA (incl. bow pulpits, swim platforms,
etc), beam, draft, power requirements and cell phone number.
I'm a Skipper, how does the
raft-up process work? Click here for all the details on how to enter and depart a raft!
NOTES:
- Remember that you can only
make a reservation by sending in your payment to the Treasurer.
Reservations are confirmed in the order in which payments are received.
- If payment is received/postmarked/offered
less than 3 weeks prior to event, PSC will employ "best effort"
to accommodate a PSC Member if space is available. Otherwise, if a crew with
skipper can be formed, PSC will offer guidance in finding a boat to charter
at their own expense.
- Sunday Night Restaurant Fee
is extra. Each PSC crew shares the additional costs (if any) of fuel, shared
food, ice, sanitary pump-out, docking/slip fees, and damages to the boat.
- Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel after paying for an event, you are responsible for finding a
suitable replacement. You may request a refund from the Bridge, but
only as a last resort. The Bridge is not bound to grant a refund.
- Make checks payable to "Pentagon
Sailing Club" and specify for which event. (Please do not include
dues or other payments unrelated to the event.)
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Exploring the Chesapeake Bay
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•There
are two major cruising guides that I use for the Chesapeake
Bay. Dozier’s Waterway Guide has good coverage of marinas and
facilities. In contrast, Chesapeake Bay Magazine’s cruising
guide has better coverage of anchorages and gunkholes.
•Chesapeake
Bay Magazine calls itself the ultimate "where to go” and “what
to do" guide for the Chesapeake Bay. It includes articles on
boating including destinations, personal experiences, and marina
reviews. This is a link to their website containing all of their
articles on bay destinations.
http://www.chesapeakeboating.net/ME2/Default.asp
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For
the 2011 Bay Sailing Season, PSC will be using the following boats chartered
from Annapolis Bay Charters:
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PSC
Bay Training Program Information
Interested in advanced
sail training design to qualify you to command auxiliary sailing vessels up to
40' in coastal waters? Check out the Bay Training Pages for information on earning qualifications as Navigator, Watch Captain, and Bay
Skipper!
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