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RACING<br />
CRUISING<br />
juniors<br />
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7 The <strong>Annapolis</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Story Sanford Morse<br />
<strong>Club</strong> historian Sandy Morse takes us on a voyage of the <strong>Annapolis</strong> <strong>Yacht</strong><br />
<strong>Club</strong> through the years set against the backdrop of what was happening<br />
in <strong>Annapolis</strong> and the country. In this issue, he describes the Growth Years<br />
(1937–1960) and the Modern Era (1960–today).<br />
10 Wednesday Night Madness Bobby Frey, Chairman<br />
Special Events Race Committee<br />
Of course, it’s exciting on the water but you won’t believe how hectic it is<br />
behind the scenes.<br />
14 National Sailing Hall of Fame Coming to <strong>Annapolis</strong> Gary<br />
Jobson<br />
What better place for a National Sailing Hall of Fame than right here in<br />
<strong>Annapolis</strong>?<br />
16 Under the Big Top with the Cruising Fleet Tom Corboy,<br />
Chairman, Cruising Fleet<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
4 From the Commodore<br />
5 Celebrating <strong>Annapolis</strong><br />
<strong>Yacht</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Terry Hutchinson<br />
6 Happenings<br />
20 Up Close and Personal:<br />
Spending Time with<br />
Sunny Smith, Commodore<br />
1972–73<br />
Cover photo courtesy of Don Dement:<br />
Elf, the 1888 Boston Lawley Cutter, at<br />
our annual Keels and Wheels show<br />
Our Cruising Fleet puts on two “big tent” affairs each year—the Newcomers’<br />
Cruise in June and the Fall Rendezvous in September.<br />
17 Chesapeake Destinations: Solomons Island on the Way to Points<br />
South Tom Corboy, Chairman Cruising Fleet<br />
Getting to Solomons is all part of a marvelous journey.<br />
18 AYC Juniors on the International 420 Fast Track Jay Kehoe<br />
Waterfront Director Jay Kehoe discusses the evolution of the I420 and how<br />
AYC’s junior sailing program is embracing the craft.<br />
19 Junior Sailing Essay: What Sailing Means to Me Harrison<br />
Hawk<br />
A junior sailor talks about sailing, friends, and life lessons.<br />
Visit www.annapolisyc.org for videos, photographs, news articles, and more on sailing in<br />
<strong>Annapolis</strong>. Log in to the members’ area for the club calendar, roster, and online statements and<br />
payments.<br />
Correction: Our apology for the misspelling of<br />
Past Commodore William H. Labrot’s name in<br />
the last issue of the <strong>Beacon</strong>.<br />
VOLUME 1, NO. 2<br />
AYC BEACON<br />
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