The Sailing Club, Inc.

Memorial Day Weekend Havre De Grace, MD Middle and Sassafras Rivers May 28 – 30, 2011

COME ON SUMMER! (AND NONE TOO SOON) Shed the fleece and woolies at last on our Memorial Day Weekend "Welcome Summer" Cruise. Set sail in refreshing spring breezes, putting our charter fleet through its paces. Spend evenings in pastoral anchorages in the northern Chesapeake Bay, and celebrate the holiday with a sumptuous outdoor barbecue. We've reserved three sloops from BaySail in Havre De Grace, a charming town and full service marina that will serve as our departure point. We'll gather there on Friday evening to meet our boats and stow our gear. On Saturday we'll cast off the dock lines and head for Middle River, about thirty miles down the bay. If we're lucky we'll have a northerly breeze and a good long run, but even if the wind is from the south or west we'll make the best of it and polish up our rusty tacking skills. When we reach the river we'll raft up at anchor and compare notes on the day. We won't want to dawdle on Sunday morning: It's another good twenty-mile sail, from Middle River across the Bay and up the tranquil Sassafras River. We'll end our day at Georgetown Yacht Basin where slips and hot showers await. Once refreshed we'll convene at the picnic area on shore for a pot-luck barbecue. The marina has propane grills and picnic tables four our use. It also has a chandlery with limited supplies and loaner bicycles. Each boat will bring a selection of dishes and beverages to share with the others. Contribute a picnic classic like hot dogs or go lavish and grill up steaks. Don't forget to grill some vegetables and that perennial summer favorite, corn on cob. If grilling isn't your thing, get creative with sides and salads -- what's a picnic without potato salad after all? The trip leader will provide a post-supper treat for everyone. While the chefs handle the cooking, crews can socialize or play whatever outdoor games we bring along, so pack your Frisbee or football. Monday morning we'll head back down the river for the Bay, then turn north toward Havre de Grace. It's another twenty miles and we'll want to arrive mid-afternoon to return the boats. To kick off the sailing season we've ordered perfect weather for the entire weekend. So go ahead, ignore the snow and plan for this fantastic summer get-away. The cost of the trip is $350.00 per person (Skippers - $185.00). This price covers charter fees, insurance, and one night’s slip fees. Food, fuel, and other incidental expenses are additional and will be handled by each boat’s crew. FULL PAYMENT is due at sign-up. Please make your check payable to The Sailing Club, Inc. and mail it, along with your completed reservation form, to Maureen Cannon at the address below. Reservations will be processed beginning April 8, 2011 with a random draw of those received by that date. All reservations received after that date are on a first-come, first served basis. Please note that sailing conditions are dynamic, that your safety, and that of your crewmates, depends on your good physical health and agility.

Trip Leader	Assistance Trip Leader
Mia McCroskey 19 Manor House Drive, Apt. K12 Dobbs Ferry, New York 10522                 914-693-0074 miamc@aol.com	Maureen Cannon 11 North Tamarack Drive Brielle, NJ 08370 732-642-7130 maureen_cannon@msn.com