New look for Fairfax Marine Patrol - TotalCSI

It’s April, Fool!

New look for Fairfax Marine PatrolFairfax Marine Patrol’s current boat is old and dilapidated, and the engine has more hours

than any ten OYC boats combined. But help is on the way. The Fairfax County Board is reportedlyfunding a slightly larger, more powerful, faster craft and–as this sea trial picture hints–a new image.

Coming Soon: Woodrow Wilson Bridge TollComing Soon: Woodrow Wilson Bridge Toll for Boaters for Boaters

April 1999, Vol. XVI, No. 4

OCCOQUAN YACHT CLUBP.O. Box 469, Occoquan, VA 22125

Member: PRYCA, CBYCA Boat/U.S. Accord # GA80979YWeb site: http://members.aol.com/occoquanyc

CommodoreJanine Washington1- WED-JAM-AICA

Vice CommodorePeggy Ball10-10-321

Rear CommodoreJay Wilmeth

1-900-JAY-PLAY

SecretaryGordon Cawelti1-IACLASSACT

TreasurerGary Linck

703 ABS-COND

QuartermastersDuane & Janet Jeirles

703 SML-XLXXL

MembershipJim Ball

703 MIL-ITEK

HistorianSusan Von Schaack

703 YER-FOTO

PRYCA DelegateTeresa Sorrenti

UNLISTED

THE DAYMARKER EditorTom Coldwell

1-800-RETIRED

When will it end? Now D.C. HarborPolice are going to set up a checkpoint andtoken toll booth near the Woodrow WilsonBridge! Beginning July 2 weekend thissummer and lasting until late fall this year afloating checkpoint barge will be set up justnorth of

the bridge (weekends only) which will requireevery passing boat to stop and give a token tollof $1.00 per passage. The boat operator will berequired to show registration or documentationpapers and perhaps insurance policies as well.

This program will be tested to see if boat-

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Scenic Sorrenti ShoresScenic Sorrenti ShoresWhen it comes to looking out for his fellow club

members, no one can top Rick Sorrenti, the irrepressiblyinventive spouse of IPC Teresa Sorrenti and part-timedoormat salesman.

After years of whining that the club needs its ownbuilding, barge, hut, shack, bar, locker room, assembly halland/or all-night dance parlor, Rick put his money where hismouth is (and that’s a lot of money!) and obtained an optionto buy this scenic vista, the perfect venue for POWERboaters.

Future editions of The Daymarker will provide moredetailed information on real estate, dockage, pricing and halflife projections. Electric power will be included at no extracharge.

Sorrenti Shores–perfect for the nuclear family

ing citations decrease in numbers by mere awareness of beingmonitored. Many Maryland and Virginia boaters enter D.C.waters with no knowledge of the District’s special boatingrules, raising serious concerns for D.C. authorities. Passage southbound will be toll free but the boats stillmust pass by the inspection barge and be observed. Is this a way to help pay for the new bridge? We hope not. Alexandria officials are pleased with the programclaiming it will also make boaters passing the Alexandriawaterfront

slow down and create a safer boating environment. Unofficial comments from Fairfax County indicate asimilar program has been considered for the entrance channelin the Occoquan River to control speeders and damagingwakes. Other considerations have been to install water speedbumps. What’s next, parking meters for boaters?

[Note: Cash will not be accepted at the floating tollbooth, tokens only. Order by mail to Dave Moore,who will accept cash.]

What’s In A Name?This article is about sailboters. More particularly, the fact

that sailboters talk funny. No, I’m not talking speechimpediments, I’m talking about the funny language they usewhen talking about their favorite sport. No, dammit, I’m nottalking about scratching inside their canvas shorts. I’mreferring to sailing. Have you ever noticed any of their terms?I can hear Jerry Seinfeld saying, “What IS it with thesepeople? WHY can’t they call a rope a rope? WHYdo they have to call it a sheet? Or WHY is it called ahalyard? WHAT is the difference?” Get my drift?

For example, why do you need a swivel becket?Can one use a becket that doesn’t swivel? Howabout one that simply oscillates? Is there somestatus associated with one that swivels? And what inhell is a becket anyway?

What about a mainsheet traveler. Sounds like arock group. And now folks, the moment you’ve allbeen waiting for... Murray and the MainsheetTravelers!

Now take “rope sheave.” That makes a littlesense. A rope sheave is a little round wheel with agrooved edge. Rope sheave is a heck of a lot easierto say than “little round wheel with grooved edge.”

And what about “control tang”? Sounds likepowdered orange juice with Immodium.

Now here’s a dilly, “boom vang.” Yeah, seewhat I mean? It raises all kinds of questions. Forinstance, how does a boom vang? Is “vang” a nounor verb? Is it an infinitive..”to vang”? Can it beconjugated…I vang; you vang; he, she, it vangs;etc? Is it the past tense of “ving”? Does it have apast participle “vung”? Or maybe “vanged”? Doesone boom and go vang? Maybe Boom Vang is thelead singer with the Mainsheet Travelers.

Here’s another, “furling.” What IS this?“Where’s Maurice?” “Don’t know. Last time I sawhim he was in the head furling violently.”

This one’s the best, “snatch block.” Uh huh, Iknow what you’re thinking. A chastity belt for thefirst mate, right? No? OK, so maybe ultraviolet rayprotection for... Well, perhaps I shouldn’t go there.

What about “gudgeons” or “pintles”? Ahyep,we caught ahsefves a fine batch o’ gudgeons n’pintles and fried ‘em up foah suppa with a wholemess a greens. Mighty fine eatin’!

And who else can talk about whisker poles orluff grooves. Does one get luff grooves on thewhisker pole? Can they be removed by furling ortreated with snatch block?

So tell me I’m wrong. Tell me when you’ve ever heard apower boter use language like this. Okay, so maybe we’re alittle noisy. An maybe the gold chains are a little too flashybut, by damn, everyone understand when we bellow, “Hey,Bambi, gimme another silver bullet!” Next time you’rearound a bunch of sailboters just listen and see if I’m notright. And if you run into Boom Vang, get his autograph for

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Carefree adventure and unsurpassed excitement are apparent in this view of OYC’s first visit to Mattawoman Creek. It was from

this pioneering event that the term “raft-up” was coined.

A high regard for formality prevailed in OYC’s early days, asevident in this restored photo of an unidentified commodore.

The 1999 OYC board visits workmen installing a new generator aboard Courchevel.

Picture Page: OYC then...

and now...

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The editor consulted with recognized experts in preparing this month’s Daymarker.

Notes from the GeneralNotes from the GeneralMembership MeetingMembership Meeting

1. Remind Dave that green magic marker is marked“permanent” for a reason.

2. Retirement must be agreeing with Ray, since for thepast two years, he has not been the first in line when theystart serving food.

3. It is obvious now that Teresa DOES keep Rick out oftrouble at public functions.

4. The good news is that the Walshes were at the GeneralMembership Meeting. The bad news is that Gary has notchanged a bit.

5. We learned that there may or not be a trip toWashington as an early bird cruise. If you go up on Friday,you can stay two nights, but if you go up on Saturday, you canstay two nights, or not. Details may or not be coming. Pleasejoin us.

6. There is plenty of room if you want to go on the Week-long or two Week-long trip, except for the Fourth of July,when it is full. But please plan on joining us.

7. The deadline for the Daymarker has been changed tothe 20th of the month for the rest of the year.

8. Mary Jo says that she does not want to see the boatuntil it is put back together from transport. Steve says don'tbelieve everything you read in the Daymarker.

9. The Daymarker censor may or may not approve theuse of the word snatch-block in this issue.

10. We missed the traditional “We took in some money... yada, yada, yada” Treasurer's report (no matter how manytimes you give it, it is still funny!).

Boating Skills and Safety CoursesThe Occoquan Flotilla of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will

offer three Boating Skills and Safety Courses consisting ofseven lessons at Hayfield High School on Telegraph Road,Alexandria, VA. Starting dates are April 5, May 3, and June7. Classes will meet from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. twiceweekly. For additional information contact Les Thomas at703-455-7820 or e-mail at [email protected].

Commodore’s Comments

Janine Washington

The first few signs of spring have begun to appear. Thetemperatures have started to hover in the mid- to upper-50s. There’s still some daylight left as we leave work

during the week. The lines at the salad bar are longer now asfolks begin to realize that under those bulky winter sweatersthere’s more... bulk. However, the ultimate sign that springhas returned is the dreaded bird poop on the swim platforms.Yes, the little darlings are back. Fresh from their little birdytime-share vacations in Florida to resume their role asharbingers of the 1999 boating season. Each year I try to thinkof ways to discourage the Canadian geese from leaving theirgolf ball sized ‘gifts’ to no avail. The owls have no effect onthem. Those paper snakes that flap and flutter with the windonly scare the bejeepers out of me. This year I think I’ll tryleaving a pre-heated roasting pan and a jar of orange sauce asa hint.The Rumors are True!

Okay folks, you’ve heard it here first (or maybe second!).I’m finally going to make an honest man out of Mike. Aftertwelve years of raising kids (one daughter–his–and oneson–mine), a dog and two boats, we have decided that we’recrazy…. about each other. We plan to be married June 5 inNegril, Jamaica. Mike and I want to thank everyone for thewell wishes we’ve received. Who would have ever dreamedthat in the four short years since we were recruited into theOYC by our Editor, Tom Coldwell, that we would have grownso much spiritually and that we would have found such awonderful group of friends?! <insert violin music here>.St. Patty’s Day RecapSt. Patty’s Day Recap

The St. Patty’s Day party and the something-that-should-have-resembled-a-membership-meeting was a resoundingsuccess! I think a special thanks should go to our RearCommodore, the other JW, who pulled together decorationsand libations while simultaneously pulling shed duty and hestill managed to keep the decaf separate from the regular.What a mighty good man! The turnout this year was especiallygood. Quite a few new members were brave enough (or maybethey were just curious about what they’ve gotten themselvesinto!) to come out and join the crowd. Thanks to our King andQueen Quartermasters-for-a-Day (he was the one with thegreen mustache), sales for hats, shirts and burgees weren’t tooshabby either. Last but not least, much thanks to PC TeresaSorrenti and her spousal-unit Rick for arranging the digs.

To recap the meeting, there was an exploratory discussionof the plans for the Occoquan Blessing of the Fleet, May 14-16, our own Eugene Brown gave an update on the Early Birdcruise to Gangplank Marina, April 24-25, which is either 2days/1night or 2 nights/1 day. He’ll decide when we get there.Anyone planning to attend either week of the July 2-18 twoweek-long cruise should contact the Coldwells PDQ as yourdeposits are due April 1. Tom Shank gave an update on theAugust two week, July 31-August 15.

Plans are underway to reinstitute an Occoquan tradition,the Occoquan Blessing of the Fleet. This ritual has historical

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roots dating back to the early 1700s as a community-basedevent in which the local clergy bestowed blessings on theshrimp boats each spring for a prosperous harvest. EarlyOYC Pilgrims (they wore little quaker hats with theirHawaiian swim trunks and thongs) transformed this eventinto the ultimate party it’s now known to be in which the solepurpose is to celebrate the beginning of the boating season.

The agenda thus far involves the work and coordinationof the Occoquan River yacht clubs–OYC, PWYC and FYC.On May 14, the PWYC plans to host a Potluck/Barbeque atthe Prince William Marina. The annual OYC all-you-can-eatBreakfast/Yardsale will be held on Saturday, May 15 atOHM. The PRYCA Blessing of the Fleet Dinner/Dance willbe held in D.C. on Saturday evening. The actual fleet blessingwill the held at OHM (exact location TBD) on Sunday, May16. As of this writing, discussions are underway on whether apost-blessing barbeque/bring-your-own-picnic will be held atthe FYC.

Vice Commodore’sVice Commodore’sCommentsComments

Peggy BallPeggy Ball

Have you started your engines yet? Yes, I mean the boat! Now is the time to call Eugene Brown and get signed up forthe Early Bird Cruise to Gang Plank Marina. I know Tim’sRiver Shore is holding a table for you, too. I can hardly waitto see friendly OYC faces on the water again.

Be sure to mark you calendar for Saturday, May 1st forthe “Big Boom.” You know, the great OYC Flag Raising. This is one event to mark in big letters so you don’t miss it. Come join your friends and eat, drink and start the officialBoating Season. Remember, it’s a bring a side dish or dessertto share, the club buys the burgers, hot dogs and beverages. This wonderful afternoon is behind Gecko’s Restaurant atOccoquan Harbor Marina. In case of rain, we will moveinside and buy our beverages there (ABC laws prevent usfrom drinking our beer in their building.)

The Big Boom? Why, that’s Rick Sorrenti and thecannon that announces the official start of the real fun. Youreally don’t want to miss seeing this. Can Rick light thething and not fall into the water? Will everyone be payingattention and not be startled into choking on their beer whenthe “boom” goes off? Only those there will know the truestory, not the tales that will make the rounds during thesummer! This is your chance to be “in the know.”

Stay tuned to your e-mail for all the last minute updatesto the OYC schedule as well as announcements of spur of themoment raft-ups, trips to Tim’s or Captain Billy’s, etc. Remember also that a copy of our schedule is on the OYCweb page–courtesy of Ned and Arleen Rhodes.

Slip for saleSlip for sale40-foot slip for sale at Fairfax Yacht Club, $25,000/obo. CallHenry Lovell, 799-1322.

Rear Commodore’sRear Commodore’sCommentsComments

Jay WilmethJay Wilmeth

This winter has been intolerably long. When we boughtthe new boat in October, our thinking was that we’d get a littleboating in before we have to winterize. Then, thanks tounusually nice autumn weather, we were able to mess aboutwith the new toy through the middle of December. That wasonly three and a half months ago. Maybe it’s because we haveour first REAL boat, and the wait for the new season is likewatching a pot of water boil.

I’ve strategically established distracters throughout thewinter in order to break up the lay-up period. There’sThanksgiving followed by the hustle and bustle of Christmasshopping. Then Christmas and the surrounding holidays arefilled with family and friends.

The New Year gives way to preparation for our favoritewinter getaway–Colorado skiing! Usually the week-long skitrip in late February breaks up the winter doldrums. Wenormally come back from tons of mountain snow to finddaffodils. We came back this year to tons of Fairfax Countysnow from two blizzards and temperatures colder thatColorado!

Each time I go over to the boat I putz about trying tovisualize what it will be like to actually take her out, when andif the weather breaks. I’m getting tired of spending the nighton board freezing my transom off. Oh well, any day now.

This year, Au Contraire will spend most of the season onthe Bay. I hope to bring her up the river in August. I will,however, spend a good deal of time on the Potomac/Occoquanwith the ‘Lil Wooden Boat (you know the one). May even dosome sailing!!

Sorry, didn’t mean to offend anyone. May have to revert tomy softer side!

The DatemarkersThe DatemarkersGetting married this month!

Mary Lynn Camden & Randy Snowman, April 10AnniversariesAnniversaries

Jim & Dawn Weber April1William & Clara French April 5

Andrew and Elizabeth Kalweit April 20 BirthdaysBirthdays

Jan Hobson, April 2 Donald Carlson, April 5Carolyn Stott, April 7 Carol Moore, April 8Diane Carlson, April 11 Tom Mirando, April 15Laurie Dahl, April 19 Steve Wexler, April 19Rick Garverick, April 22 Peggy Ball, April 23Jon Morrow, April 26 Michelle Williams, April 26Laslo Bozoky, April 27 Arleen Rhodes, April 29

Carol Barron, April 30

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Treasurer’s Comments

Gary Linck

Official Pre-Departure Safety ChecklistOfficial Pre-Departure Safety ChecklistGPSs and Extra BatteriesPolarized SunglassesCell PhoneCDs as many as you can fit in the CD holders (You don't

want to get stranded on a island with a small AMradio like Gilligan, do you?)

IceSpecial Beer!BoobnocularsRecreational Uniform Material (R.U.M.) Captain

Morgan's Spiced, Coconut Rum, and Bacardi LimonCoke and a SmileLimesMilk BonesDog FoodMicrowave Minute Rice In a BagTennis BallsImmodium ADDigital Charts, Laptop, and DVD'sHand Held VHF RadioChargers and AdaptersRemote Controls and CablesNintendo 64 and GamesCameras and Film (More Memory for Digital Folks)Light Beer with Spring Water and IceBacardi Mixers and More RumOld Bay Seasoning and VinegarFrozen Crab Bait, Pots, and NetBody Massage Oil with Proper UV ProtectionCheck Gas levels; only half a tank to Solomon's IslandDisplay and Mount New OYC BurgeeDisconnect and Take Shore LinesRun the BlowerPut all Drinks in Cup HoldersPut a few good Beers in the FreezerNeed Boat KeysTake Family and DogDani's Tennis Shoes?Disconnect Dock LinesOYC Members Leave Boat Fender out for Raft-up

Arrival Safety ChecklistArrival Safety ChecklistCheck that Crew and Dog are Still on BoatAre Drinks Still in the Cup Holders?Check Fuel Gauge (Say Cool J)Wave Hi to OYC Members Lined up at Fuel DockFind Remote Control and Select Good Docking CDContact Dock Master and Fib about Boat SizeFind Dock Lines Find Dog Leash and BagDock SlowlySecure VesselOYC Fenders Already Positioned on Outside of BoatFind Coldest Beer in Freezer Compartment and put

inCoolie

Get Out Bacardi Mixers and BlenderGet Chill Chairs out and ChillBoobnoculars May Be OptionalLocate Pool with Boobnoculars and Find TowelsCheck Ice and BeerE N J O Y . . . Safety

the F R I E N D S Checklistand F A M I L Y Sponsoredof O Y C ! by

Membership Updateby Jim Ball, Membership Chairman

Welcome New MembersWelcome to new members Nabil and Lucy Dubraque of

Manassas, who keep their Bayliner Ciera, MERI LUCY atHampton's landing. Nabil is a fellow Coast Guard Auxiliaristwho will be a welcome addition to our membership.

Donald and Diane Carlson, of Centreville VA, who keeptheir 26' Chris TO “DI” FOR at Hoffmasters. Happy birthdayto Don (4/5) and Diane (4/11)

Stephen and Alexandria West of Great Falls, VA, whokeep their Bayliner at, uh, we’ll get back to you on that.

Ann and Scott Shipley, of Fairfax,VA, who keep their 28'Chapparel DREAM CATCHER at Hoffmasters

Joel and Paula Bailey, of Sterling, VA, who keep their 18'Sea Ray LITTLE BOAT at Occoquan Regional Park

Myndi Harbin, of Mason Neck, VA who keeps her 18'Renken, THE RENKEN at Fairfax Yacht Club.

Bill Walker and Hattie Hall, who keep their 41' Chris,RUDE AWAKENING at Pilot House Marina

Bill Miller and Sharon Bae, from Mason Neck, VA , whokeep their 32' Regal, SEAQUESTER at home on Mason Neck. Commodore declares she will commitCommodore declares she will commitmatrimonymatrimony

At the general meeting and St. Patrick’s Day party, it wasannounced that Commodore Janine Washington and MikeFordham will be married June 5 in Jamaica. Congratulations,Mike and Janine! (Wonder what wedding thong she haschosen? And does Mike know the words?)

Get your OYC e-mailGet your OYC e-mailMost OYCers are on the club e-mail list and enjoy regular

updates on events, the swap shop, celebrations and concerns,and other fun stuff. If you are not getting the e-mail from meon a regular basis, you are not on the list. Please send amessage to me at [email protected] so we can get you in on thefun. “The OYC E-mail, If you don't get it, you don't get it.”

Visit OYC’s Internet web site,Visit OYC’s Internet web site,http://members.aol.com/occoquanychttp://members.aol.com/occoquanyc

Ned Rhodes, webmasterNed Rhodes, webmaster

Visit Jim Ball’s boating web site,Visit Jim Ball’s boating web site,http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/http://www.geocities.com/ResearchTriangle/

System/3240/Boat.htmlSystem/3240/Boat.html

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Cruise News . . .Cruise News . . .Early Bird Cruise to D.C., April 24-25Early Bird Cruise to D.C., April 24-25

by Eugene Brown, Cruise Coordinator, 339-6404The early bird catches the worm, and we'll start our

springtime hunting (for fun, of course, not worms!) atGangplank Marina on the scenic shores of Washington, D.C.on the weekend of April 24-25.

Join us on our first cruise of the season. Relax with oldfriends and meet new members as we kick off the 1999boating season with our first official cruise of the season(yeah, Gary Linck you may have already done a cruise bynow). It's a great cruise for new members and old membersalike. To keep with the cultural tradition, we are planning toattend a showing of the hit show “Animal Crackers” at theArena Stage—within walking distance from the marina.Below are the costs and tentative schedule. And after that,recollections of “Animal Crackers.”

Dockage: $1.00 per foot each day; $5.00 per day forelectrical hookup. The electrical power at gangplank is 50amps and you will need a 50 amp to 30 amp converter if youdo not have 50 amp power. You may borrow a converter fromthe marina; it will require a deposit that will be returnedwhen the converter is returned. The Arena StageThe Arena Stage

To get the best deal we need to have 15 or more peopleattending. I need the final count and money by April 8th, thedate I must confirm with the theater. The normal cost is $50dollars per ticket, but we will pay $40 with a group rate. Wewill need a deposit for the entire ticket cost. If you have tocancel your reservation and we have 15 or more peopleattending, you will be refunded $37 dollars.Schedule of Events

The traditional OYC welcome at Gangplank Marina,Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or whenever.

Happy hour: 5:30-7:00 heavy pupu's and libations. Pleasebring your favorite food to share. The happy hour will bedockside or at the Capital Yacht Club. This will replace goingout for dinner for those taking part in the play. For those whowant to eat out there are several fine local restaurants outsidethe Gangplank gates.

Arena stage “Animal Crackers,” a comedy recalling thenonsense of the Marx Brothers. Curtain time 8:00 p.m.

Sunday morning: Coffee and crumpets at the cruisecoordinator's yacht.

Depart for home whenever you want (by check-out time)Sunday, April 25.

Hope you will join us. Questions? Call me, 339-6404.“Animal Crackers” remembered“Animal Crackers” remembered

The movie is an oldie but a goodie, can the play be farbehind? (Actually the original “Animal Crackers” was a playthat preceded the movie.) The early Marx Brothersproductions are reliably delightful. “Monkey Business.”“Duck Soup.” Doesn't matter. They're all full of amazinganarchy.

Some memorable lines from “Animal Crackers,” and wehope they are remembered in the new play:

“One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How hegot in my pajamas, I don't know.”

“Senor Ravelli's first selection will be `Somewhere MyLove Lies Sleeping' with a male chorus.”

Memorial Day Weekend CruiseMemorial Day Weekend CruisePlannedPlanned

by Steve Wexler, PC, Cruise Coordinator, 437-0687 Well, it’s that time of the year. The cruel hard winter is

rapidly becoming a thing of the past and the OYC crews canbegin to undertake the joys of preparing for Spring. Alongwith the rest of you, I’ve started to think about the ports of callin the Chesapeake Bay waterways that I will visit this boatingseason. I’ve pulled out all of my old copies of Chesapeake Baymagazine and perused the pages for wondrous spots thatheretofore have only been photographs on a glossy page. Andthen I’ve pondered the thrill of washing and waxing my trustyvessel for that initial cruise of the year. Just thinking aboutdumping that blasted pink liquid through my exhaust portsleaves me speechless. Sitting alone at night in my garage witha handheld portable I gleefully listen to the weather channels.Oh yes, I’ve spent many cold nights over the past four monthssitting with my fellow navigators pondering the mysteries ofour charts and plotting the courses we’ll take over the summer.

But wait–you’re right–the only boat I have sits on theledge of my bathtub, right next to my rubber ducky. Well, atleast I know that they both float! And thank goodness for myfriends with extra staterooms and that welcoming refrain–GeeSteve, would you and Paula like to crew for us? HavePlaymate, Will Travel. Call us soon, our dance card is gettingfilled up.

Can you believe it, I agreed to coordinate the MemorialDay cruise–without a boat. I can tell you that I’m studying thesign-up sheet in great depth to determine who the lucky duowill be–the thrill of transporting an OYC PC, the PRYCATreasurer, a former PRYCA MAL and a TOTAL ANDCOMPLETE ?$@*%!. Well anyway, we need moreparticipants, because you could be the winner!Pay attention, these are the detailsPay attention, these are the details

The cruise to Port Kinsale Marina in the Yeocomico Riveris scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 29th , unless you wantto leave early on the 28th. We’re scheduled to return from PortKinsale on Monday May 31st. [Ed. Note: For Eugene Brownthat means that the cruise has an overall duration of between 3and 4 days, 2 and 3 nights or some combination thereof].

The event will be filled with the normal frivolity–pool sidehappy hours, tours of the Kinsale Museum (on the 32nd - theonly day of the year that it’s open), a quick visit to White PointMarina, a sunset cruise aboard some wonderful vessel(s), andthe fun of being with the merry band of OYCers.

The deposit is $10 per night [Ed. Note: For Gary Walshthat means you add a dollar sign before and a zero after thenumber of nights you’ll be staying]. Make the check payable toSteve Wexler and mail it to me at 3601 Deerberry Court,Fairfax, VA 22033. If you’re totally confused, call me at 437-0687 (nights) or 734-0202 (days).

For new members, if you would like our assistance inarranging companion boaters to assist you in “finding yourway,” we’re always available to help. For tenured memberswho need help in “finding their way,” call Dr. Ruth. I’ll try toremember a sign-up coupon in next month’s Daytripper.

See you on the River.

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More Questions, More Learning... More Questions, More Learning... By Dave Moore, a high school graduate of the Class of ‘59

1. Your chart shows two separatecompass roses. One may beslightly different than the other.Which one do you use?2. Deviation on your boat at agiven location is the same as thedeviation on another boat nearyou.True or False3. Variation on your boat at agiven location is the same as thevariation on another boat nearyou. True or False

4. You are heading on a course of 090 (due east) by compass.You want to plot this course on the chart. Your deviation is 3degrees E and the variation taken from the compass rose is 5degrees W. What is your true course to plot on the chart? a)098, b) 088, c) 092, d) 0825. PFD’s are required for each person aboard your boat andmust be the correct size for each person to be legal should yoube stopped by authorities.True or False6. You are heading up the Potomac River and come to a redand white vertically striped buoy. This channel markerindicates what in the channel? a) the right side, b) the center,c) the left, d) end of numbering system7. Now you come to a horizontally striped marker with bothred and green stripes. The river splits to the right and left.The preferred channel goes to the left. What color is the topstripe? a) red, b) green8. Your wake causes some damage to a vessel in a marina youpassed. Can you be held liable for the damage? a) yes, b) no9. Two power boats are heading towards each other (headon). Who has the right of way? a) larger vessel, b) smallervessel, c) outbound vessel, d) neither10. You belong to several yacht clubs and have a club burgeeand separate staffs for each club burgee on the bow of yourboat (the correct place to fly). Is it proper to fly more than oneat a time? a) yes, b) noBonus #111. OYC is visiting a marina on a weekend cruise. HappyHour is dockside promptly at 1700. You run out of bubbly. Itis appropriate to get more from a) Steve and Mary JoWorcester’s new boat, b) Worcester’s boat, c) Worcester’sboat, d) Worcester’s boatBonus #212 Saluting the club Commodore is required even if she is“out of uniform” on a sunny day and boating.a) true, b) optional, c) false, d) only required by first mate

Answers elsewhere in The Daymarker

Helping the Police Help UsThe “Occo-Cop” picture on Page 1 is a little off the

mark, but not as to the need for a new boat for the FairfaxMarine Patrol. On March 9, Commodore Janine Washingtonsent the following letter to Gerald Hyland, Mount VernonDistrict Supervisor and vice chairman of the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors:

Dear Supervisor Hyland:It has come to my attention that Fairfax County

may be considering replacement of the powerboat used bythe Fairfax County Marine Patrol. The purpose of thisletter is to record Occoquan Yacht Club's support for sucha move.

Our club places a high priority on safety inboating, and we know that an important component ofboating safety is highly competent, readily available andproperly equipped law enforcement personnel. Boaters inthe Occoquan and Mount Vernon areas have beenfortunate in having the Fairfax Marine Patrol in our midstmaintaining a high level of vigilance and responsivenessin these oft-congested waters.

As boat owners, we are also mindful that timeand sustained operation take their toll on boats and theirequipment. It is our understanding that the craft used bythe Fairfax Marine Patrol is deficient in the condition ofits hull and the engine hours are extraordinarly high. Itwould be unfortunate if this boat were to sustain amechanical or hull integrity casualty necessitating aprolonged lay-up during the critical months of a boatingseason. We hope that Fairfax County will fund thepurchase of a suitable replacement boat at the earliestopportunity.

Thank you for your consideration of thisrecommendation. Please know that members of OccoquanYacht Club do appreciate the presence and serviceprovided by the Fairfax Marine Patrol.

Sincerely, Janine Washington, Commodore

Property tax on boats: WillProperty tax on boats: WillFairfax follow Prince William?Fairfax follow Prince William?

by Jesse BowmanCommodore of the Fairfax Yacht Club

In February I attended a meeting of the Mason NeckCitizens Association and was able to speak to Mr. GerryHyland, Mount Vernon District Supervisor and the ViceChairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

Based on our letter of last year and the study conductedby his staff, Supervisor Hyland has proposed to the Board ofSupervisors that the personal property tax on boats in FairfaxCounty be eliminated. There will be several public hearings inApril before the board moves to adopt the budget. SupervisorHyland has heard our concerns and agreed with our position insponsoring this proposal. It is our turn now to support hisefforts!

Please take a few moments and write, call or e-mail yoursupervisor in favor of this proposal. You do not need to be amember of FYC, or to even own a boat to support this taxelimination. Non-resident owners are encouraged to write also.You may write to your respective district supervisor or to MrsKatherine K. Hanley, the chairman of the Board ofSupervisors.

As I mentioned, Supervisor Hyland has been verysupportive of us over the years through his backing of theMarine Patrol, Mason Neck issues, and the boat taxelimination. Now is the time for us to show him we aregrateful for his efforts and appreciative of his support.

OCCOQUAN YACHT CLUB

The first Cobb Island Days included a festive float to celebrate the island’s namesake cash crop.

Occoquan Yacht Club’s 1999 Schedule of EventsOccoquan Yacht Club’s 1999 Schedule of Events

Including names and phone numbers of event coordinatorsEvents subject to change, consult future editions of The Daymarker for updates.

Apr 24 Safety Day - MVYC Teresa Sorrenti, 590-6724Apr 24-25 Early Bird Cruise -Gangplank Marina Eugene Brown, 339-6404May 1-2 OYC Flag Raising & Raft Up OYC BoardMay 15-16 OYC Breakfast & Yard Sale Al Clevenger, 273-3073, & Randy Snowman (301) 869-2885

OYC, PWYC, FYC Blessing of The Fleet Janine Washington, 590-3653May 29-31 Memorial Day Cruise - Yeocomico Steve Wexler, 437-0687June 19-20 Spring Cruise - Cobb Island Days Gary Linck, 494-7028June 26-27 Tantallon Yacht Club Event (to be named)July 3-5 Fourth of July Cruise - Coles Point Rick Sorrenti, 590-6724

Fourth of July - D.C. at Gangplank Marina Tony Mirando, 327-3999, &or Raft-up (your choice) Tim Chaffin, 680-6048

July 2-18 OYC Two Week Long Cruise Tom & Mary Ann Coldwell, 323-1675July 2-11 Week 1 of Two Week Cruise only Tom & Mary Ann Coldwell, 323-1675July 16-18 PRYCA Float In - Ft. Washington Teresa Sorrenti, 590-6724July 31-Aug 15 OYC Two Week Long Cruise II Susan Brown, 339-6404, &July 31-Aug 8 Week 1 of Two Week Cruise II only Tom Shank, 327-3999Aug 7-Aug 15 Week 2 of Two Week Cruise II only Susan Brown & Tom ShankAug 14-15 Summer Cruise - Colonial Beach Carol Walsh, 425-7699Aug 21-22 Dinghy Regatta Raft Up Randy & Mary Lynn Snowman, (301) 869-2885Sep 1 OYC Official Holiday - Tim’s River Shore Gary Linck, 494-7028Sep 4-6 Labor Day Cruise - Pt. Lookout Rick & Debbie Zimmerman, 301-292-9893Sep 11-12 Lobster/Shrimp Feast - Mattawoman Mike Fordham, 590-3653Sep 17-19 PRYCA End Of Summer Party Teresa Sorrenti, 590-6724Oct 9-11 Columbus Day Cruise - Gangplank & Arena Stage John & Kathy Corley, 532-5429Oct 14-17 Annapolis Power Boat Show Warren Buffet, Bill Gates & The DonaldOct 30 Membership Meeting, Chili & Dessert Contest, Candy Clevenger, 273-3073, Nicky Linck,

Halloween Party-Fairfax Yacht Club 494-7028, & Mary Lynn Snowman, (301) 869-2885Nov 6-7 Hardy Souls Cruise - Alexandria Mary Jo Worcester, 494-2383Nov 27 Santa Cruise Walt Cheatham, 243-2430Dec 4 Holiday Party & Change of Watch - Ft. Belvoir Peggy Ball, 569-2159

Cobb Island Days promises fun for Father’s Day weekendCobb Island Days promises fun for Father’s Day weekendIf you signed up (by March 31) with Immediate Past

Commodore TeresaSorrenti, coordinator forOYC’s participation inCobb Island Days, June 19-20, you might be interestedto know more about thisannual event, which is heldat the island community 50miles down the Potomac.

Cobb Island Days,formerly “Summer Kickoff”has been going on sinceabout1978. The firstsummer kickoff was held atTallTimbers at Piney Pointin the summer of 1978. Itstarted and has consistentlybeen a family affair, on thetheory that there are notenough things for families to do as families. Coincidentally, itis held on the Saturday closest to the first day of summer,which is also Father's Day. June 19 will be the fifth Cobb

Island Days (CID). The name was changed when the islandcitizens associationrequested an opportunityto participate. It is nowsponsored by the CobbIsland Yacht Club as aPRYCA event, the CobbIsland Citizens Assn,The Charles CountyWatermen's Associationand the Cobb IslandVolunteer Fire Dept.

The Saturday (June19) schedule includes aflag raising, craft fair,crab races, K-9 dogdemonstrations, wagonrides, corn-shuckingcontest, chicken roast,music and dancing into

the night. A brunch is scheduled for Sunday.A big turnout of PRYCA member club boats is expected,

including a goodly number from OYC.

Occoquan Yacht Club–Membership Roster as of January 29, 2000Occoquan Yacht Club–Membership Roster as of January 29, 2000Bailey, Joel & Paula 20817 Waterbeach Pl Sterling, VA 20165 444-5169 LITTLE BOATBall, Jim & Peggy 6833 Spring Beauty Ct. Springfield, VA 22152 569-2159 CHEERSBarnes, Mary Stedman and Russell 7404 Park Terrace Dr. Alexandria, VA 22307 660-9516 BANDITBarron, Robert & Carol 11671 Fox Glen Dr. Oakton, VA 22124 264-3950 LORD BARRONBarrow, Charles & Vonda 7214 Reservation Dr. Springfield, VA 22153 451-0418 NEMESISBetts, Martin & Rosie 52 Berkshire Dr. Stafford, VA 22554 720-5903 SLO COASTABozoky, Laslo & Linda 4307 Marquis Pl. Woodbridge, VA 22192 590-8440 HOT SCHATZBreneman, Bonnie 7689 Sheffield Village Ln. Lorton, VA 22079 550-6023 SEA BRATBrown, Eugene & Susan 9652 Eaton Woods Place Lorton, VA 22079 339-6404 ALEXANDER'S DREAMBurner, Ralph & Anna 24 Jamestown Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 765-1906 ANNA MARIECarlson, Donald & Diane 13721 Eastcliff Circle Centreville, VA 20120 830-6879 TO “DI” FORCarmody, Jr., Robert W. and Jan 81 Bethelen Woods Ln. Springfield, VA 22153 451-0497 SNARLIN' MARLINCawelti, Gordon & Dodie 6048 Redwood Ln. Alexandria, VA 22310 960-4325 CLASS ACTChaffin, Timothy & Beth 14658 Endsley Turn Dale City, VA 22193 680-6048 MUTANTS ON THE BOUNTYCheatham, Walter & Susan 1701 N. Kent St. # 706 Arlington, VA 229 243-2430 WALT'S ON WATERClevenger, Allen & Candy 11304 Lafferty Lane Fairfax, VA 22030 273-3073 OASISColdwell, Tom & Mary Ann 10319 Commonwealth Blvd. Fairfax, VA 22032 323-1675 SHALIMARCorley, John & Katherine 47 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA 22207 532-5429 THE GOLDEN RULECunney, John & Mary Kerns Rd. Falls Church, VA 22044 237-7826 HARMONYDahl, Roger & Laurie 5306 Rymney Lane Burke, VA 22015 323-6290 MINNETONKA MAIDENDalgetty, Bill & Marilynn 10204 Wendover Dr. Vienna, VA 22181 938-5247 MOON RIVERDodd, Ed & Martha Jane 79 Frost Crystal Ct. Fairfax Sta., VA 22039 239-0551 MARTHA JANEDonock, Steve & Karla 9806 Meadow Valley Dr. Vienna, VA 22181 255-0573 LAST RESORTDubraque, Nabil and Lucy 14189 Van Doren Rd. Manassas, VA 20112 791-3755 MERI LUCYEgmore, Tom & Barb 7499 Covent Wood Ct. Annandale, VA 223 256-8442 MORNING MISTFrench, William & Clara 4940 Stonehurst Dr. Woodbridge, VA 22192 590-8766 FRENCH'S RIVIERAFulford, William & Bonnie 4017 Stonewall Ave. Fairfax, VA 22032 591-2118 SASSAFRASSGarverick, Richard & Patricia 3878 Waythorn Place Fairfax, VA 22033 691-3028 EZ COMMUTEHarbin, Myndi P.O. Box 1674 Mason Neck, VA 22199 909-7071 THE RENKENHenry, James & Carol 8601 Cross Chase Ct. Fairfax Station, VA 22039 690-3523 GOING NOWHEREHobson, Alfred & Janis 4813 Columbia Rd. Annandale, VA 223 642-5022 LUCKY DUCKSHolland, Frank & Wendy 6709 Sunset Woods Ct. Burke, VA 22015 644-7309 EL VIENTO IIIHolly Acres R.V./Marine 13270 Minnieville Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192Jeirles, Duane & Janet 71 Newport Ct. Sterling, VA 20164 430-7282 TOUCH OF FATEKalweit, Andrew and Elizabeth 20383 Briarcliff Terrace Potomac Falls, VA 20615 284-2541 LIZZIE BITZKeating, Jim & Doreen 13113 Tingewood Ct. Herndon, VA 22046 620-0270 REALITYKoenig, Paul & Maria 6710 Crystal Lake Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22407 (540) 786-6007Kuzma, Peter & Lisa 15368 Blacksmith Terrace Woodbridge, VA 22191 670-4078 POTOMAC PRINCESSLinck, Gary & Nicky 12706 Harborview Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192 494-7028 LOVIN' LIFE!Lovell, Monica & Henry 2724 Carter Farm Ct. Alexandria, VA 22306 799-1322 HANKY PANKYLudwig, Sandy Mriscin & John 309 Swan Creek Ft Washington, MD 20744 (301) 203-1609 MOON BEAMLynn, Dick 13188 Marina Way Woodbridge, VA 22191 494-3600McCarthy, Kevin & Marcelle 2307 Gore Dr. Haymarket, VA 20169 754-1879 CHUCKLESMenking, Kathy Novak & Roger 11 Casper Dr. Herndon, VA 20170 689-0539 COPY CATMiller, Robert and Nancy 3146 Ironhorse Dr. Lake Ridge, VA 22192 494-5692 LEE ANNE IIMiller, Sharon Bae and Bill 5705 River Dr. Mason Neck, VA 22079 339-8797 SEAQUESTERMirando, Tom Shank and Anthony 26064 Talamore Dr. South Riding, VA 20152 327-3999 AMAZING GRACEMoore, Dave & Carol P.O. Box 4463 Woodbridge, VA 22194 494-0651 EVERMOOREMorrow, Jon 8488 Laurel Oak Dr Springfield, VA 22153 451 3154 MY TURNMutnick, Mitchell & Jane 79 Veering Lane Burke, VA 22015 644-3030 HALF SPEEDPuckett, Richard & Audrey 3263 Grady Lane Woodbridge, VA 22192 494-7775 ROCK'N ROBINRhodes, Ned & Arleen 2749 North Wakefield St. Arlington, VA 22207 741-0861 IMPULSERobey, John & Elaine 14440 Colony Creek Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22193 680-2257Rolston, David and Sandra 20281 Rosedale Ct. Ashburn, VA 20147 729-4959 CHECK SIXRyan, Jack & Robin 43365 Wayside Circle Ashburn, VA 20147 729-4644 SEADATED IISaunders, Herb 4490 Sandpebble Trace #205 Stuart, FL 34996 (561) 334-3539Shipley, Ann & Scott 51 Concordia St Fairfax, VA 22032 425-6053 DREAM CATCHERSmith, Leo P.O. Box 327 Occoquan, VA 22125 490-5106 SOURCER-RSnowman, Randy & Mary Lynn 8808 Brink Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20882 (301) 869-2885 ##ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN IIISorrenti, Rick & Teresa 3401 Carly Lane Woodbridge, VA 22192 590-6724 SEA DUCK TOOSteele, Richard 4408 Alta Vista Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 385-8615Steele, Ray & Pat 4408 Alta Vista Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030 385-8615 PAT & RAYStott, Stephen & Carolyn 335 Elsinore Ave McLean, VA 22102 821-1827 ALL SYSTEMS GOStriker, Jack & Sharon 8204 Honeysuckle Rd. Manassas, VA 20112 791-4282 RIVER DANCERThomas, Les & Pauline 81 Steeple Chase Ct. Springfield, VA 22153 455-7820 SKYLLA IVTilmon, Ron & Jean 786 Settlers Lane Kure Beach, NC 28449 (910) 458-3750 NOT SO FARTroup, Terry Rogers and Michael 9412 Meadow Crossing Way Fairfax Sta., VA 22039 690-0673 GUARDIAN ANGELUber, Donald & Diana 16016 Laconia Circle Woodbridge, VA 22191 670-5070 PARAMOURWalker, Hattie Hall & Bill 8 Brathour Ct. Sterling, VA 20164 450-7588 RUDE AWAKENINGWalsh, Gary & Carol 10882 Oak Green Ct. Burke, VA 22015 425-7699 DOWN THE HATCHWashington, Mike Fordham & Janine 15544 Travailer Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22193 590-3653 KITT 2Weber, Jim & Dawn 14113 Winding Ridge Lane Centreville, VA 20121 830-9861 OFF THE WALLSWest, Stephen & Alexandria 204 Donmore Dr Great Falls, VA 22066 430-4248 NO NAMEWexler, Stephen & Paula 3601 Deerberry Ct. Fairfax, VA 22033 437-0687Wilcox, Bob & Jan 12521 Paradise Spring Rd. Clifton, VA 22024 830-1993 SANCTUARYWilks, David 9441 Commission Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192 730-0347 LOOPHOLEWilliams, Michelle Foster and David 2018 Havorford Dr. Crownsville, MD 21032 (410) 451-2328 CRAZY HORSEWilmeth, Jay & Ann 13560 Northbourne Dr. Centreville, VA 20120 968-9760 AU CONTRAIREWorcester, Steve & Mary Jo 2601 Woodfern Ct. Woodbridge, VA 22192 494-2383 SAINT 'N SINNERZiegler, Richard & Bronwyn 3718 Beaver Ford Rd. Woodbridge, VA 22192 590-4630 DEALMAKERZimmerman, Rick & Debby 12604 La Grange Ct Ft. Washington, MD 20744 (301) 292-9893 RAZ-A-DAZ IIZimpel, Steve & Kathy P.O. Box 61 Occoquan, VA 22125 490-8124 COURCHEVELZsirai, Theodore & Ilona 2958 Franklin Oaks Dr. Herndon, VA 20171 476-6717 DREAM WEAVER

Please report changes or errors to Jim Ball, 569-2159.

OCCOQUAN YACHT CLUB

NOW’S A GOOD TIME TO THINK ABOUT SAFETY.

Come by boat or car to Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association’s

SAFETY DAY–April 24Mount Vernon Yacht Club, Dogue Creekhosted by Mount Vernon Yacht Club, with assistance fromU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 14-06

Schedule of Events1:00 PM Courtesy Marine Examinations by the Coast Guard Auxiliary (Until 4:00 PM)1:15 PM Boating Safety Videos shown throughout the afternoon1:30 PM Boating Safety Presentation on the Point (Displays, literature and questions answered by the

Coast Guard Auxiliary all afternoon)2:00 PM Fire Extinguishing Demonstration at the Fire Pit on the Point2:30 PM Visual Distress Signal Demonstration on the Point3:00 PM Towing Safety Demonstration (at the Gas Dock)3:15 PM Special for the Children–Boats and Kids by the Coast Guard Auxiliary4:00 PM Social Hour5:00 PM Pot Luck Dinner Begins (Grills Available)Coming by boat? April 24 tides: H: 4:02 AM. L: 9:57 AM H: 4:17 PM L: 10:39 PM

Vessel skippers wishing to remain overnight are asked to notify PRYCA Member at Large, BonnieBreneman at 703-550-6023 or [email protected] by April 17.

Upon arrival at Buoy 67, contact Last Resort or Seabrat on VHF Channel 16 or 72. Some raftingmay be necessary in Dogue Creek, and shuttle service will be available.What, not coming to Safety Day?

Then you will want to sign up for the Early Bird Cruise to Washington. See cruise coordinatorEugene Brown’s article this month and contact him right away, 339-6404.

And now, the answers to Dave’s quiz: 1. The one closest to your position. 2. False. 3. True. 4. b) 088. 5. True. 6. b) the center. 7. a) red.8. a) yes. 9. d) neither. 10. b) no. Bonus #1. a) aren’t they great? Bonus #2. e) good judgment.

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