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Fall 2011.indd - Annapolis Yacht Club

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Contents<br />

RACING<br />

CRUISING<br />

JUNIORS<br />

11 14 17<br />

6 Introducing Our Newest One Design Fleet | Peter Trogdon<br />

Built by W. D. Schock Corporation, the Harbor 20 is our <strong>Club</strong>'s newest One Design<br />

fleet. Take some time to get to know this little day sailor - you won't be disappointed.<br />

8 Camaraderie: Alive and Well at AYC | Bob Baker<br />

Regardless of how you spell it, camaraderie is an important attribute and the degree<br />

to which it is evident is a valuable indicator of a great yacht club.<br />

10 The 1979 Fastnet Race: A Personal Account | Gary Jobson<br />

Read Gary Jobson's personal account of the toughest ocean race on record.<br />

13 Expanding Horizons: The BVIs | Scott Parker<br />

Scott Parker went on a week-long cruise with his friends to the British Virgin<br />

Islands in 2007. For these sailors, the annual trip quickly became a tradition.<br />

16 Update: America's Cup 2013 | Kristin Leutwyler Ozelli<br />

This is not your father's Cup Challenge! Modern design and engineering is<br />

constantly changing the race for the oldest active trophy in international sport.<br />

20 The Second Deck Race Crew | Julie Phillips-Turner<br />

For as long as the Wednesday Night Races have ran, there have been dedicated<br />

individuals there to oversee it all. Learn about the Special Events Race Committee.<br />

22 Team AYC at the NYYC Invitational Cup | Nathan Adamus<br />

Following two years of anticipation, Team AYC delivered at this international event.<br />

24 Raising the Bar: Sportsmanship at AYC | Arthur Libby<br />

Our Juniors are making a name for themselves on and off the Bay. They are playing<br />

by the rules competitively and graciously. Here are some of their accomplishments.<br />

25 Understanding our JAMs | Lauren Koppelman<br />

DEPARTMENTS<br />

4 From the Commodore<br />

5 Celebrating AYC |Bill<br />

and Maria Museler<br />

The Muselers share their<br />

journey and connection to the<br />

<strong>Annapolis</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong>.<br />

15 Connection to<br />

the Community:<br />

AYCF|James Praley<br />

See which activities on the<br />

Bay the AYC Foundation has<br />

supported in the past year.<br />

19 Connection to the<br />

<strong>Yacht</strong>ing World:<br />

ICOYC|Bill Torgerson<br />

Get up to speed on<br />

our membership in the<br />

International Council of<br />

<strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong>s.<br />

26 Up Close and Personal:<br />

V/C Kevin McNeil<br />

In an interview with Gary<br />

Jobson, our Vice Commodore<br />

shares what makes <strong>Annapolis</strong><br />

a special place for him.<br />

The newest and youngest membership class is causing quite a stir. If you feel you are<br />

in the dark about the JAMs, allow us to shine a little light on the subject.<br />

VOLUME 3, NO. 2<br />

AYC BEACON<br />

3

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