Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Yacht Clubs of Maryland’s
Bay Breeze
March 2011
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If your club is not already a member of Yacht Clubs of Maryland, we would love to have you join us.
To join, please contact R/C Cliff Katzin who will guide you through the process.
Commodore’s Report Vice Commodore’s Report
By: Commodore Charles Downs, Outcast YC By: V/C Steve Rockel, Red Eye YC
chardow@aol.com terri.rockel@cna.com
I want to thank Middle River Yacht Club for I would like to thank Jack Lewis and Middle River
hosting our February Board Meeting. We had a Yacht Club for hosting our February Board Meeting.
great work session. During this work session,
we assigned the following activities to a bridge Our March meeting will be held on March 30th. It
officer: is a General Membership and will be held at Red
Golf Tournament – Vice Commodore and Rear Eye Yacht Club. Dinner will be served at 6 PM.
Commodore And the meeting will start at 7PM.
Christmas Party – Legislative Affairs Officer
The dinner menu is Meatloaf, mashed potatoes
4 X 500 Raffle - Commodore w/gravy, vegetable, salad, bread, dessert. The cost is
In doing these assignments, there is now an $ 10.00 per person
officer responsible for the overall coordination
of that activity. If you haven’t already signed up for dinner,
The ball season is soon coming to a close. Only please e-mail your reservation to
two more weekends of balls. Judy and I have terri.rockel@cna.com.
enjoyed attending these balls. I has been a
pleasure presenting the new Past Commodores The cutoff date for reservations is March 25th
with their silver buttons.
We have a three week rest before the club The next Newsletter Deadline is April 12th.
As always, all member clubs and guest writers from
openings begin. YCM plans to have the
our yachting community are welcome to provide
drawing for this year’s 4 X 500 raffle at Key articles. Please send articles to Editor Steve Rockel
Yacht Club Opening. The raffle tickets will at terri.rockel@cna.com
soon be distributed to the clubs Commodore’s
or YCM Representative. PLEASE SEND US YOUR
Hope to see many of you at our March General OPENING INFORMATION! Check listings in this
Membership Meeting at Red Eye Yacht Club on newsletter to see if we have your club listed yet!
March 30th.
Welcome Spring !!! With the changing of officers, New Commodores,
please advise this editor with your e-mail address so
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you are added to our electronic distribution list.
The hearing dates are scheduled for March 18, 2011
Rear Commodore’s Report and April 29, 2011 at the Doubletree Hotel, 210
Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 at 7:00 PM.
By: R/C Cliff Katzin, Outcast YC
cliffhaha@gmail.com Please read the notice; this is critical for your
boating enjoyment.
Hello everyone. We want to thank all the
Commodores, P/Cs, and others who sent us their GOODLATTE AMENDMENT PUTS BAY BURDEN
club information pages. As information was ON STATES
slow to accumulate, we may not make Marley
Boat Club’s Opening. However we will From the Chesapeake Bay Foundation:
distribute shortly thereafter. Just six weeks ago, EPA and the Bay states
Our next meeting will be held at Red Eye adopted the new "pollution diet." Its detailed
Yacht Club on Wednesday, March 30th. Dinner plans will reduce pollution and, if
will be served at 6:00 pm, and the meeting will implemented fully, put us well on the way to
start at 7:00. The food is Good at Red Eye, so if a saved Bay. Shockingly, the House of
you haven’t made reservations yet, contact VC Representatives' FY2011 Appropriations bill
Steve Rockel. This month’s meeting is of threatens to undo these plans to restore the Bay
particular importance, as we will be voting on and its rivers. The bill makes deep cuts to
the membership application of Pleasant Yacht clean water and restoration programs.
Club. Please plan to attend or have someone
attend to cast your club’s vote. To add insult to injury, Virginia
Congressman Bob Goodlatte is proposing an
Boating, Waterways, and the amendment that, if successful, would halt the
Environment implementation of the new "pollution diet."
By: Legislative Affairs Officer Janet Yodris
Key YC, jdyodris@verizon.net The House may vote on the bill as early as
tomorrow. Don't believe otherwise—the
MDE/WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT FOR truth is that clean-water efforts create jobs—
MARINAS for engineers, construction workers,
agricultural consultants, farmers, and many
Many of you may not be aware of the new MDE others. Clean water and clean water jobs are
Wastewater Discharge Permit for marinas. The two sides of the same coin. Both are
bottom line is that the regulations will impose fundamental to the long-term economic and
significant restrictions on our bottom power-washing environmental health of the Chesapeake Bay
operations in the future, as well as a requirement for
water sampling throughout the year. These actions and its rivers.
were mandated by the Federal EPA.
THE VOTE ON THE GOODLATTE AMENDMENT:
The next phase of EPA / MDE regulations is being
directed at YOU, the boater. Please read the
attached information. The EPA will be holding public
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Chesapeake
hearings for YOUR comments in this matter. They Bay Foundation says House passage of a
are prepared to impose restrictions on your Virginia congressman's amendment on bay
graywater discharges, bilgewater discharges, and restoration puts the cleanup burden on the
possibly restrict what you can use to WASH your states and local governments.
boat.
ATTACHED IN THIS BAYBREEZE ISSUE: THERE IS The House passed an amendment Friday
night, February 18, 2011, sponsored by Rep.
CLEAN BOATING ACT – PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Bob Goodlatte to ban the use of federal
NOTICE.
dollars to implement the Environmental
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Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Maryland is home to more than 600 miles of
restoration plan. designated water trails and many more are being
developed every year. In early 2011, the Maryland
Water Trails Program will begin distribution of a free
Chesapeake Bay Foundation President e-Newsletter to help share information on water
William C. Baker says the vote effectively trails, events, safety tips, and other resources. Visit
removes the federal government as a partner, website:
and puts the burden on the states,
municipalities, and individuals in the bay New Technology Aids Maritime Law
watershed. This was probably the most Enforcement
important recorded Congressional vote on the Maryland citizens and visitors will soon benefit from
Chesapeake Bay in years. enhanced search and rescue, homeland security,
and law enforcement operations on Maryland
waterways thanks to a new system of radar and
This is a critically important time in Bay camera sites on the Chesapeake Bay region. The
restoration and the implementation of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has
new "pollution diet" is the key to future launched the Maritime Law Enforcement Information
progress. The battle is far from over. Now the Network to monitor vessel activity and assist first
Senate will have to decide whether to accept responders.
Congressman Goodlatte’s amendment. We
may need your help again soon, and will keep Aquaculture Financing Loan Program Open to
New Applicants
you informed as the process moves forward. Governor O'Malley has announced that Maryland's
CBF will not be deterred. new shellfish aquaculture financing program will be
ELEVEN (11) BILLS INTRODUCED INTO accepting a second round of applications through
LEGISLATION January 31, 2011. The program received 16
applications totaling more than $1.3 million during
It appears that at this point we will not have to the first round, and there is a total of $2.2 million
currently available
attend any legislation on these bills. For your
information the bills are listed below: visit
New License Requirements for Anglers Now in
website: mlis.state.md.us Effect
a. House Bill 30/ cross-filed with
Senate Bill 28 Effective January 1, 2011, anglers who fish in
b. House Bill 363 Maryland will see significant changes to sport fishing
c. House Bill 396/ cross-filed with license requirements. Many of these changes are
Senate Bill 414 being implemented to allow the State to comply with
d. House Bill 642 Federal law calling for a national database of
saltwater anglers. Everyone who plans to fish in
e. House Bill 1215/ cross-filed with
Maryland should review these changes and learn
Senate Bill 863 how residents and visitors - including those exempt
f. House Bill 1238 from holding a license - will be impacted. Go to
g. Senate Bill 223 www.dnr.state.md.us/service/fishing_license.asp
h. Senate Bill 294
NRP reminds boaters to check weather
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE conditions before heading out on the water.
REPORT
Natural Resources Police saved a boater in distress
Website for DNR: www.dnr.state.md.us
near Hartmiller Island in Baltimore County. Officers
broke through a 100 yards of ice and endured 4 foot
seas during the rescue.
DNR Launches New Water Trails Newsletter
Second incident: men were in a 14 foot aluminum
Jon boat. They immediately started taking on water
due to the rough seas. The boaters were unable to
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return to the ramp and continued on to Hart-Miller with news and information on related items of
Island where they called 911 for assistance. Police interest. Log on to:
advises the public to check weather conditions and baltimorecountymd.gov/deps Type in “E-
let a family member or friend know your itinerary
News Stream” click {search}
prior to setting out on a trip/
BREAD AND CHEESE- NEWS AND NOTES BACK RIVER RESTORATION REPORT
The BRRC is searching for historical
The Spring Cleanup! Saturday, April 2nd photographs, stories, local newspaper articles
from 8 am to 2 pm is very quickly approaching! and anything else that helps tell the story of
We are running this cleanup in association with Back River from the people who call the area
the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and their home. They would like to highlight a picture,
annual Project Clean Stream Event. All Clean story or news clipping in each newsletter. Talk
By 2014! Please note our cleanups are part of with your neighbors, ask any long-time
an ongoing effort clean the entire stream by residents and dig out those family albums or
2014 in preparation for the Maryland War of archives. If you need help scanning any images,
1812 Bicentennial Celebration. Website: the BRRC can help! Simply give Brian a call at
breadandcheesecreek.org 443-414-4384.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR BREAD AND CHEESE DATES TO REMEMBER:
General Mtg. – Red Eye YC – March 30th
March 19th - Bread and Cheese Creek Board Mtg. – Maryland YC – April 27th
Berkshire Area Stream Walk (Berkshire, General Mtg. – Crescent YC – May 25th
Dundalk). We will be walking the area of the
creek targeted for the April 2nd cleanup to do Scuttlebutt and Sprindrift
one last assessment before the big day. By: Salty Sam the Sea Dog
April 1st - Spring Cleanup Preparation Day As always, please send your news and notes of
(Berkshire, Dundalk). Getting ready for the interest to Salty Sam at mi-ti-bear@comcast.net
cleanup occurring the following day by clearing
paths in to the stream for ease of volunteer Till next Port o’Call, always remember, “Those
access, removing fallen trees and pruning back who don’t make mistakes must not be doing
briars to avoid injury! anything.”
E-NEWS STREAM – DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
Protocol Matters
Captain Protocol, IP/C Joe Hellner
SUSTAINABILITY mi-ti-bear@comcast.net
Receive E-News Stream and stayed informed on
watershed management and monitoring Nothing this month
activities at the Department of Environmental Till next time, see you around the Bay!
Protection and Sustainability (DEPS). Become a
part of DEPS's dialogue with all of our partners New Past Commodores:
- homeowners, citizen activists, watershed You will be presented with four silver shirt buttons
associations, environmental organizations, for your whites uniform shirt at your Commodore’s
businesses and government agencies. A new Ball by the YCM ranking officer.
monthly media will keep you abreast of what we
YCM has a stock of silver cap cords and silver cap
are doing in the Watershed Management and
buttons. A package of one silver cord and two silver
Monitoring program, direct you to new cap buttons can be purchased at a cost of $15.00.
information on our website, and provide you
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If you wish to purchase this package, please contact IP/C Joe Hellner or any YCM officer.
YACHT CLUBS OF MARYLAND
Social Events
DATE CLUB DESCRIPTION
MARCH 2011
18 Red Eye YC Line Dance & Lessons - Flyer
27 Crescent YC Longaberger/Vera Bradley Basket Bingo - Flyer
APRIL 2011
9 Crescent YC Country Western Dance - Flyer
10 Veterans YC Pig & Bull Roast - Flyer
16 Red Eye YC Spring Fling - Flyer
Fleet Captain Bull Roast - Call Bill O'Neill 410.276.3163 or KYC
30 Key YC
410.477.2578 - Flyer
MAY 2011
TBA Key YC Texas Hold'em - Call Joe or Nick at KYC 410.477.2578
21 Crescent YC Nascar Night - Flyer
AUGUST 2011
King of the Chesapeake - 1800 - Middle River YC - Contact F/C
20 Marley BC
Gail Helm 443-336-7072
SEPTEMBER 2011
Birthday Bash - 1300-1700 - Sunset Harbor Marina, 1651 Browns
17 Galloway YC Rd, Essex, 21221 - Contact Barb Polek 443.992.3776
barb@polek.org
To List or Update Your Upcoming Club Activities for this newsletter and the YCM Web Site, Please
email your information and flyers to Webmaster Karen Anderson at
webmaster@yachtclubsofmaryland.org
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YACHT CLUBS OF MARYLAND
Openings 2011
APRIL, 2011
Ceremony
Date Begins
16 Marley BC - Registration @ 1130 - Ceremony @ 1300 - Shrimp Feast -Flyer 1300
30 Charlestown YC - 1000
30 Wellwood YC - in the Tent - 610.620.5513 1300
MAY, 2011
1 Sue Haven YC - 410.485.0313 1400
Galloway YC - @ Middle River YC - Regisration 1100 - Contact V/C John Polek
7 1200
443.992.3770
7 Miles River YC - 410.745.9511 1200
7 Kent Island YC - Contact 410.739.0389 1600
7 North East River YC - 443.553.0494 1600
8 Crescent YC - See FLYER for weekend details 1400
Maryland Cruising Club - Woodland Gardens, 555 Hance Point Rd, North East,
14 1200
MD - Contact Como Eileen Stewart 610.388.1776 seaangel007@aol.com
15 Riverside YC of MD - Weaver's Marine 1200
Red Eye YC - Registration 1400; Ceremony 1500 - Contact V/C Bob Carr 443-
15 1500
253-5739; 410-510-7154 or wildonetrucker@yahoo.com
21 Sassafras River YC - Skip Jack Cove Marina -302.378.3775 1100
21 Middle River YC - 717.733.1743 1300
21 Belvedere YC - 410.255.6306 1500
28 Great Oak YC - (0800 breakfast) 1000
28 Otter Point YC 1400
29 Baltimore YC 1400
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JUNE, 2011
4 Maryland YC - 410.729.1276 - Flyer 1300
4 Goose Harbor YC
5 Queen's Pageant - Maryland YC 410.729.1276 - Flyer 1300
11 Ventnor YC - Eastern YC 1100
11 North Point YC - 410.282.0283 1300
11 Bush River YC - 410.838.1621 1600
12 Eastern YC - 443.846.1054 1300
18 White Rocks YC - Bodkin YC - 301.440.0639 1200
19 Bodkin YC - 301.440.0639 1300
25 Amber Lighthouse YC - 443.829.5980 1300
Key YC - Ceremony 1400 - Fri (24th) AYCE Crabs - Sat (25th) Steak Dinner
26 1400
Dance - Call KYC for reservations 410.477.2578
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CLEAN BOATING ACT – Public Participation
Concerned recreational boaters may submit questions, comments or concerns directly to
Clean Boating Act-HQ@EPA.GOV
Public Participation
Do I have any input on what is happening?
Yes. EPA is holding a series of pre-proposal listening sessions.
Public Listening Sessions
When: March 18th an April 29th, 2011
Where: Doubletree Hotel, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 at 7 pm
Additionally, concerned recreational boaters may submit questions, comments or concerns directly to
CleanBoatingAct-HQ@EPA.GOV.
Dear Clean Vessel Act Coordinator:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would like to invite you to participate in public listening
sessions and webinars regarding implementation of the Clean Boating Act (CBA, Public Law 110-288).
As you may know, EPA is developing and planning to propose new regulations under the Clean Water
Act (CWA) that would affect the owners and operators of recreational vessels (i.e., any water craft
manufactured or used primarily for pleasure). The CBA creates a new section 402(r) of the CWA that
excludes discharges incidental to the normal operation of recreational vessels from National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements. In addition, it added a new CWA section
312 (o) directing EPA to develop an initial set of regulations that identify the discharges incidental to the
normal operation of recreational vessels (other than a discharge of sewage), for which it is
reasonable and practicable to develop management practices (MPs). The MPs are designed to mitigate
adverse impacts on waters of the United States and waters of the contiguous zone from, the example
aquatic nuisance species and discharges of bilgewater and graywater.
While EPA is developing MPs for a variety of recreational vessel discharges, EPA believes a key
component of this process is obtaining input from the public, boaters, state agencies, and other
stakeholders. Consequently, we are planning to hold listening sessions and conduct webinars to inform
interested parties about the CBA ad receive input from them. The listening sessions will be held in
Annapolis, MD on March 18th and April 29th. Webinars will be conducted during the intervening weeks.
Additionally, we are looking for other opportunities to communicate our plans and receive information and
recommendations from other interested parties. If you suggestions of conferences or other events
that would be appropriate forums for an EPA representative to give a briefing on the CBA, we would
appreciate hearing from you.
We request that you to share this information with other agencies in your state that may be interest3ed in
the CBA. For more information about the CBA, please visit our website at
http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsgidance/cwa/vessel/CBA/about.cfm or you may contact Brian
Rappoli by phone at (202)-566-1548 or by email at cleanboatact-hq@epa.gov
Thank you,
Paul Cough
Director, Ocean and Coastal Protection Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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RED EYE YACHT CLUB
SPRING FLING PARTY
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011
WHERE: RED EYE YACHT CLUB
2222 POPLAR ROAD
410-686-5399
TIME: DINNER 6-7
DJ MUSIC by Nick Paros 7 -12
MENU: STEAMED SHRIMP
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
PULLED BEEF BBQ
SPRING MIX SALAD
PASTA SALAD
RED BLISS POTATOES
OVEN ROASTED VEGTABLES
DESSERT
DRAFT BEER
PRICE: $38 PER PERSON
RESERVATIONS BY ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE ONLY. NO TICKETS
WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR. MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE TO RED EYE
YACHT CLUB TO: KAREN WATSIC @ 3915 BRIAR POINT ROAD
BALTIMORE MD 21220. FOR ANY QUESTIONS CALL (410-335-1334).
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 9.
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