Dates Announced for Fall Annapolis Yacht Club Regattas

     Annapolis, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the 2012 Annapolis Yacht Club’s Regattas (15 sail racing events) are scheduled to occur on the Chesapeake Bay, most held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the following dates: October 20-21 and October 27-28; and November 3 and November 17-18. The races will occur near the mouth of the Severn River, between the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridges and Bloody Point (Kent Island), Maryland. For additional information, interested persons may link to individual events by contacting the AYC Regatta Management website at www.race.annapolisyc.org. Chart 12270.

Boat Shows at the Annapolis City Dock

     Annapolis, Md. -- Mariners are advised that United States Yacht Shows, Inc. will conduct in-water operations in support of its annual United States Sailboat and Powerboat Shows in Annapolis Harbor October 2-17.  Temporary pilings, floating docks and submerged electrical cables will be placed in Annapolis Harbor.
     To support the in-water operations at Annapolis Harbor, long tows will cross the Severn River between Spa Creek and Carr Creek during October 2-5 and during October 14-17. During these periods, mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the area and to reduce speed near the towing operations.  In-water operations will continue at the mouth of Carr Creek during October 17-31. Information regarding special anchoring restrictions in the Harbor in the event of severe weather during the boat shows should be directed to the Annapolis City Harbormaster’s Office on marine band radio channel 71 VHF-FM or telephone (410) 263-7973.
     For further information on the boat shows, contact the United States Yacht Shows, Inc. at (410) 268-8828, info@usboat.com, or visit usboat.com. Chart 12228.

Governor's Cup Yacht Race Scheduled for August 3-4

     Annapolis, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the “Governor’s Cup Yacht Race” is scheduled to occur during August 3-4, 2012, with up to 150 participating sailboats (24 to 75 ft in length) competing on two courses planned for the annual overnight sail race. The 70-mile distance race on the Chesapeake Bay will start near the mouth of the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, and finish in the St. Mary’s River at St. Mary’s City, Maryland by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

     A 47-mile distance race on the Potomac River will start near Dahlgren, Virginia at 6 p.m. on Friday and also finish in the St. Mary’s River at St. Mary’s City, Maryland by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

     Additional information can be obtained from the Sailing Association on the St. Mary's College of Maryland website at www.smcm.edu/govcup.

     For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Charts 12280, 12285.

Pa. Man Falls from Boat, Drowns in Bohemia River

     Chesapeake City, Md. -- At around 2 p.m. on July 10, Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers were sent out to a possible drowning at the Two Rivers Yacht Basin located on the Bohemia River in Chesapeake City. 

     It was reported that the victim, James Brior, 80, and his wife of Downingtown Pennsylvania were cleaning their boat when Mr. Brior fell overboard. Mrs. Brior heard her husband, who had been on the bow of the boat, yell for help. She threw a life jacket and a line to him; however Mr. Brior was unable to reach either one before slipping under the surface of the water. 

     Approximately 10 minutes later Mr. Brior was pulled from the water by two employees of the yacht basin and a good samaritan. Mr. Brior was transported to Union Hospital in Elkton and was pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m. It was reported that Mr. Brior normally wore a life jacket when he was cleaning the boat but was not wearing one at the time. According to his family he was strong swimmer and in good health. An autopsy was scheduled July 11 to determine the cause of death.

Annapolis Yacht Club Regattas Begin July 6

     Annapolis, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the 2012 Annapolis Yacht Club’s Regattas (15 sail racing events) are scheduled to occur on the Chesapeake Bay, most held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the following dates: July 6-8 and July 21; September 29-30; October 6, October 13-14, October 20-21 and October 27-28; and November 3 and November 17-18. The races will occur near the mouth of the Severn River, between the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial (Chesapeake Bay) Bridges and Bloody Point (Kent Island), Maryland. For additional information, interested persons may link to individual events by contacting the AYC Regatta Management website at www.race.annapolisyc.org. Chart 12270.

Broad Bay Fireworks Safety Zone Established

     Virginia Beach, Va. -- Mariners are advised that the Captain of the Port of the Hampton Roads will be establishing a safety zone in support of the fireworks event at the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club on Broad Bay in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event will be held from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1. The safety zone will encompass all waters within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position 36-52-08N / 076-00-46W. Mariners must remain outside this zone unless otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port or his representative.

Schulstads New Dealers for Chesapeake Ranger Tugs

     Grasonville, Md. -- Fluid Motion has announced a transition in the representation of its Ranger Tugs dealership in the Chesapeake region, which should provide benefits to the area’s trailerable yacht enthusiasts.
     Mark and Tony Schulstad, owners of Mass Enterprises and Cutwater Marine Sales have acquired Chesapeake Ranger Tugs, formerly owned by Chuck Wistar. Cutwater Marine Sales is part of a yacht dealership based in Grasonville, Maryland, and Mark Schulstad will retain the Chesapeake Ranger Tugs office in Annapolis, Maryland. Both locations will give customers access to Ranger Tug and Cutwater Yacht models.
     In addition to keeping the Annapolis office operational, Chuck Wistar will remain part of the organization in a sales, marketing and strategic planning role. His years as a Ranger Tug dealer in the Chesapeake region have resulted in a rapid expansion of owners in the Bay area and he will continue to serve Ranger Tug owners and prospects as well as Cutwater customers.
     The existing Cutwater Marine Sales team includes two sales associates as well as a service team headed by Tony Schulstad and is responsible for servicing, warranty work, electronics installations and maintenance and outfitting. The management of both companies under Mass Enterprises, LLC provides owners access to all the services out of the Grasonville location.
     As a joint business, Cutwater Marine Sales and Chesapeake Ranger Tugs will be responsible for sales and service for owners in the entire Chesapeake Bay region including the Baltimore/Washington, DC Metro area, Annapolis and the Delmarva peninsula.
     Mark Schulstad said: “This is a perfect combination for us because we have tremendous support from Fluid Motion who builds both brands and we will offer that same seamless line of support to prospects and owners. There is a growing demand in the market for dependable, diesel, trailerable cruisers and we can now cater to a larger audience with Ranger Tugs as part of our repertoire.”
     Both brands will be on display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, April 19-22, under ownership of Mark Schulstad. There will be a Cutwater 26 and 28 and Ranger Tug 21, 25 and 27 on display.
     For more information on Chesapeake Ranger Tugs, visit chesranger.com and for more information on Cutwater Marine Sales visit pocket-yacht.com.