2004 FSS Yearbook
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ROCKLAND-THOMASTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES THE FRIENDSHIP SLOOP SOCIETY TO ROCKLAND, MAINE July 27-29 Join the Friendship Sloop Society members for a public supper and free entertainment on Wednesday. The public is also welcome to attend breakfasts and skippers’ meetings each morning, and visit sloops dockside at the Public Landing. There will be races each day, and a parade of sloops on Wednesday (see page 4 for a full schedule). OTHER SUMMER EVENTS July 4 Thomaston 4th of July July 10-11 North Atlantic Blues Festival August 4-8 Maine Lobster Festival www.mainelobsterfestival.com For more information on the area, contact the Rockland-Thomaston Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 508 • Rockland, ME 04841 1-800-562-2529 or 207-596-0376 E-mail: infotherealmaine.com • Web Site: http://www.therealmaine.com BURNHAM BOAT BUILDING & DESIGN 11 BURNHAM COURT, P.O. BOX 541 ESSEX, MA 01929 (978) -768-2569 OR SEE OUR WEBSITE: burnhamboatbuilding.com TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOATS FOR COMMERCIAL PASSENGER AND PLEASURE USE IN ADDITION TO NEW BOATS WE PROVIDE FRIENDS AND FRIENDSHIPS WITH NAUTICAL CONSULTING, AND SHIPS TIMBER AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL SAILS, SPARS AND RIGGING
During the deep freeze of January 2004, the Executive Committee of the Friendship Sloop Society set out to secure the longevity of our fine organization. Each Committee member was given the names of approximately 20 sloop owners to survey. The purpose of the survey was to: • Connect with our membership • Learn what it is that keeps members coming back to events each year, or what we could be doing differently to help retain and build our membership • Update our contact information for all members The long term goal of these efforts is to use the survey results to push our membership numbers well above 200 and to increase participation at our regattas. We were successful at getting input from about 15 percent of the owners listed in the back of the yearbook (a participation rate that exceeds most town meetings !) The survey results were telling, with four common themes being echoed from all compass points: 1. Include a non-racing venue at the regattas, such as a family sailing day. 2. Welcome and mentor new members to speed the process of feeling comfortable with the group. 3. Increase our publicity and invite the public to sail with us at regattas. 4. Encourage local sailing (and other year round) events to make it easier for enthusiasts to participate and promote the history and tradition of Friendship Sloops. Coordinate these events with other traditional sailing craft organizations to build momentum. Taking action on these items will not happen overnight. However, the information is now available to us as we consider and plan for small changes from our tried and true method of celebrating Friendships. We need to embrace well planned changes and seek out those who will help us implement them. Keep an eye on our Newsletter and website ( https://fss.org/) to follow progress and upcoming events. We welcome input from any and all on how best to keep our organization moving forward. Many thanks to our Race Committee, Support Vessels and crews, the Executive Committee and the general membership who put in the effort to make our regattas and events happen. A special thanks to the City of Rockland.The Rockland Harbormaster and dock crew, Share the Pride, the Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Lobster Festival (for our tent), and the dedicated fundraising group that gives us an awesome dinner on Wednesday night! See you on the Bay ! Friendship Sloop Society Officers 2004 Commodore Vice-Commodore Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Editor & Webmaster Yearbook Editors Asst. Yearbook Editor Publicity Chairman Membership Chairman Scholarship Chairman Scholarship Treasurer Scholarship Secretary Race Committee Chairman & Marblehead Regatta Chairman Chesapeake Bay Race Chairman New London Race Chairman Southwest Harbor Race Chairman Friendship Day Chairman Chandlery Charipersons Original Sloops Chairman Measurer Inspector of Mast Wedges Cannoneer Piper John B. Rand Charlie Burnham Caroline Phillips Jonathan Leavy John Wojcik Beth & Rich Langton Roger Duncan Bob Monk Bob Monk Jr. BillZuber David Bell Caroline Zuber David Graham Tom Berry JackVibber Miff Lauriat Bill Zuber Bill &Kathy Whitney Harold Burnham Dick Salter Peter Toppan Pamela Hooydonk Donald Duncan 20 Dryad Woods Rd, Raymond, ME 04071 30 Southern Ave., Essex, MA 01929 72 Molasses Hill Rd., Brookfield, MA 01506 4 Eden Ave., Newton, MA 02165 347 Lincoln St., Norwell, MA 02061 868 Cross Pt. Rd., Edgecomb, ME 04556 P.O. Box 66, East Boothbay, ME 04554 14 Paulson Dr., Burlington, MA 01503 3 School Hill Lane, N. Reading MA 01864 35A Tideview Lane, Friendship, ME 04547 35 Pumpkin Cove Rd., New Hbr., ME 04554 35A Tideview Lane, Friendship, ME 04547 7 Batchelder Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 3356 Runnymede P., NW Washington DC 5 Soljer Dr., Waterford, CT 06385 47 East Ridge Rd., Southwest Hbr., ME 04679 35A Tideview Lane, Friendship, ME 04547 75 Kingsbury St., Needham, MA 02192 141 Main St., Essex, MA 01929 151 Bridge St., Manchester, MA 01944 26 Thomas Clapp Rd Scituate, MA 02066 P.O. Box 93, Spruce Head, ME Southport, ME 04576 Honorary Members: William Danforth, Roger and Mary Duncan, John Gould, David Graham, Cyrus Hamlin, Marcia Morang, and Betty Roberts.
2004 Homecoming and Rendezvous Schedule of Events in Rockland & Friendship Monday July 26 Sloops arrive in Rockland Harbor and tie up at the Public Landing (no charge). Moorings will probably be available on Monday afternoon at $20 per night. Call the Harbormaster Ed Glaser or the Assistant Harbor Master Pete Thibodeau on Channel 9. Tent, chairs and barbecue will be set up. Tuesday July 27 9:00 AM Skippers Meeting under the tent 11:30 AM Race starts off the breakwater 4:30 PM Rowboat races – all ages welcome to participate 5:00 PM BYO Barbecue under the tent Wednesday July 28 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Noon 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Skippers Meeting under the tent Parade of Sloops Races starts off the breakwater Sloops on public display at the dock Public dinner under the tent followed by informal music and entertainment. Bring your own musical instrument. Thursday July 29 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Skippers’ Meeting under the tent Race starts off breakwater Awards Ceremony BYO Barbecue under the tent Friday July 30 Day to sail or drive to Friendship Saturday July 31 9:OOAM Memorial Ceremony in the town of Friendship honoring deceased Sloop Society members and builders of Friendship sloops. Located at the Memorial stone (where the flagpole used to be) on Davis Point Loop. Directions on land: Take Harbor Rd south; at the fork bear left on to Davis Point. The Memorial stone is next to Sloop Days Cottage. Note that Friendship Day has a road race starting at 8:OOAM, so be careful of runners. Cover: Tern, built by Wilbur Morse c 1900 2004 Events of Friendship Sloop Society July 10th & 11th New London Regatta • New London CT Contacts: Greg Roth, 510 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320 • 860-442-2747 or Jack Vibber, 5 Soljer Dr., Waterford, CT 06385 • 860-442-7376 July 24th Southwest Harbor Regatta • Southwest Harbor, ME Contact: Miff Lauriat, 47 East Ridge Rd., Southwest Hbr., ME 04679 • 207-244-4313 July 26th -30th Homecoming Rendezvous and Regatta • Rockland, ME Contact: John Rand, 20 Dyrad Woods Rd. Raymond, ME 04071 -207-655-4277 or Charlie Burnham, 30 Southern Ave, Essex, MA 01921 • 978-768-7146 July 31st Friendship Day • Friendship, ME Contact: Bill Zuber, 35A Tideview Lane, Friendship, ME 04547 • 207-354-8036 August 14th & 15th Marblehead Regatta • Marblehead, MA Contact: David Graham, 7 Batchelder Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 • 781-631-6680 or Charlie Burnham, 30 Southern Ave, Essex, MA 01921 -978-768-7146 September 4th Gloucester Schooner Festival • Gloucester, MA Contact: Gloucester Harbormaster November 13th Annual Meeting Best Western Merry Manor Inn 700 Main Street, South Portland, Maine Contact: Caroline Phillips, Secretary 72 Molasses Hill Rd. Brookfield, MA 01506 508-867-0503
Dedication to Bill Danforth In looking back through 43 years of yearbooks I found that a number of issues have been dedicated to peo- ple who have contributed to the Friendship Sloop Society. Some of these people I knew, or knew about, some of them were people I only learned of through the dedication of the yearbook. In the Sloop Society, where the focus in on sailing your boat, it is often difficult to get to know everyone and understand what different people bring to the group. Although Bill Danforth’s involvement with the Society ended just before my family and I joined with Content, in 1985,1 got to know Bill. We were both located in the Boothbay area and Bill was involved in community activities, many of which revolved around the sea, as you might expect for a man named Danforth. When the Executive Committee decided to dedicate this issue of the yearbook to the memory of Bill I was tasked with the job; but dedications are not easy to write. A list of facts and accom- plishments only captures what someone did, and from that perspective Bill was our Race Committee Chairman from 1963 to 1983. In the 1965 issue of “It’s a Friendship”, for example, Bill and his race committee boat, White Falcon, were featured on page 21 as part of a description of the Race Committee of the day. In trying to capture the essence of the person I turned to Roger Duncan and, as usual, Roger saved the day. He had written a short article on Bill for the Friendship Museum, reprinted here, that cap- tures better than anything else why this yearbook is dedicated to Bill Danforth and why we should take time to remember people like Bill that make up the Society, despite our penchant for the solitary sailing of our own boat. Richard Langton, Editor Remembering Bill Danforth By Roger Duncan For twenty years, from 1963 to 1983, Bill Danforth was Chairman of our Race Committee. He presided over three races each year for a unique group of sailors: some of long experience; some of very limited experience; some who knew the racing rules chapter and verse, many who had some idea of some of the rules and a few whose idea of “right of way” was “don’t you hit my boat.” Bill’s first concern was for our safety. I cannot remember any storms, but he would often call off a race or shorten a course if fog shut down. Then with radar antenna whirling, he would go in search of errant sloops. Before every race, skippers would gather on the wharf below the porch of the Roberts’ house in Friendship. There stood Bill and announced the course for the day, the precise time of the start and the weather prediction. We would all synchronize our watches with his and he would explain any confusion or misunderstanding of the racing rules such as the difference between port and starboard tacks, what you do if you hit a mark and the mysteries of buoy room. As race time approached, Bill had twenty or thirty sloops scattered over Friendship’s outer har- bor, but Bill stuck firmly to his schedule, his cannoneer firing guns precisely in the proper order and his flagman displaying the proper flags. In the midst of all this order, a sloop luffed along- side: “What’s the course?” Within seconds of the starting gun, Bill had a group of perhaps a dozen sloops heading close- hauled for the line, each anxious to cross in the smoke of the gun close enough to White Falcon’s stern to touch it. Later Bill floated a buoy 10 yards off his stern to define the line and save his paint. The sails of this first group obstructed his view of the few who had arrived at the line early and were running down it and of a scattering of others. Somehow Bill kept run of it all and watched it sort itself out in the next ten minutes. Then there was Handicap Alley. A line of lobster buoys was anchored with the distances from the first proportional to the projected speed of each boat so the faster boats would sail farther and the first to finish would be the winner. With some sloops going out for their buoys, others were coming back, and other luffing for the pick-up. It was a stirring scene. Protests? Bill left those to the skippers. In the unlikely event, he heard both skippers’ stories, said “There’s enough blame to go round.” And appointed a committee to adjudicate the ques- tion. Very seldom was a sloop disqualified. And often in the cool of the later afternoon with a cool one in hand, the heat dissipated. For twenty years Bill Danforth, from the bridge of White Falcon, ran our races. He was always there, usually good-natured, occasionally frustrated and ever watchful for our safety. 7
Presenting the 2003 Winners… -&• New London “Windezvous” July 13,14 Class A Class B 1st Place Natanya 1st Place 7 Gof Wings •fc Southwest Harbor Rendezvous July 20 First to Finish: Gladiator -& Rockland Homecoming Rendezvous and Regatta July 22-25 1st All Divisions – State of Maine Trophy – William Rand Division I (<25') Division II (>25″) 1st Place-Herald Jones Trophy – William Rand 1st Place-Commodore’s Trophy – Chrissy 2nd Place-Bruno &Stillman Trophy – Salatia 2nd Place-Gordon Winslow Trophy – Rights of Man 3rd Place-Lash Brothers Trophy – Celebration 3rd Place – Rockland Trophy – Tannis 1st Pemaquid Sloop-Jarvis Newman Trophy – Salatia 1st Bald-headed Sloop – Gladiator Class A (Original Sloops Built before 1920) 1st Place – Wilbur Morse Trophy – Chrissy 2nd Place – Charles Morse Trophy – Gladiator 3rd Place – Alex McLain Trophy -Tern Rum Line Trophy- Gladiator Special Homecoming Trophies Nickerson Trophy – youngest crew member – Braman Cronin Chrissy Trophy – woman who keeps sloop, crew, and family together – Penny Richards Cy Hamlin Award – Skipper’s homecoming – Bill Zuber – Dr. Joe Griffin – Mary Anne Gladiator Trophy – Sloop sailed the furthest – Banshee and Gaivota Danforth Trophy – Sloop that finishes in the middle of the fleet – Echo Stanley Cup – Owner/Builder/Restorer of Sloop – Richard Dudman – Freedom Tannis Award – 7th overall in fleet – Echo Spirit of Friendship Award – in the spirit of friendship – Ted Walsh – Black Star Hazard to Navigation Award – Bruce Lanning – Chicadee •& Marblehead Regatta – August 10.11 Ridgeway Trophy – Schoodic Division I (<25') 1st Runner Up - Tern 2nd Runner Up - Phillip J. Nichols 3rd Runner Up - Venture Division II (>25′) 1st Runner Up – Tannis Gloucester Schooner Festival – August 31 – September 1 1st Place: Tannis 2nd Place: Flying Jib 3rd Place: Chrissy Pendleton Memorial Scholarship Fund This Fund was established in 1967 when Friendship sloops were racing in the town Friendship. It has provided scholarship assistance for 35 years to over 120 individuals, several of whom have received multiple year assistance. Named in memory of Commodore Bill Pendleton and his wife Beatrice, the Fund assists Friendship graduates of Medomak Valley High School to continue their education. A donation of $700 was received this year in memory of John T. Gould, who was instrumental in founding the Friendship Sloop Society and was an enthusiastic supporter of helping to educate the young people of Friendship. He died August 31,2003 Scholarships of $ 1000 were awarded to three new students: Laura R. Briggs attending Nyack College, Meile Calais Lichtman attending Marymount Manhattan College and Justin B. Overlock attending University of Maine. Three additional grants of $400 for continuing education beyond the first year of college were made to: Timothy J. Ehle of Gordon College, Andrea York of the University of Southern Maine and Leslie D.York of Wellesley College. The young people of the town of Friendship need your support. Tax deductible dona- tions in any amount will be welcomed. Send your contribution to Fund Treasurer David Bell, 35 Pumpkin Cove Rd., New Harbor, ME 04554 14 carat lobster claw by George .25 carat diamond $995 fantasty cut amethyst sail 10 carat diamonds 20″ chain $1295 by GEORGE jewelers 376 Main Street, Rockland 594-4552
Enduring Friendships By Adrian Hooydonk Years ago, when a good friend and colleague of mine asked me if I could do her a tremendous favor, little did I know where this would lead? I said “yes, of course”, and had I known then what I know now, I would still have said, “yes of course”, but perhaps a little faster. The favor had to do with me bringing my lobster boat from Rockland, Maine, to Friendship, Maine, so that my friend’s aging father-in-law could visit his buddies on board Friendship sloops in Friendship Harbor. Lobstering in Rockland was pretty lousy at that time of the year and having no idea what Friendship sloops were, but liking the sound “Friendship Sloop” I left Rockland that Friday and headed for Friendship – in you guessed it – pea soup fog. I arrived in Friendship around 9 P.M. and dropped the hook by the day- marker off Friendship Long Island amongst some other vessels that were anchored there. My friend had asked me to pick her and her father-in-law up at Wallace’s Wharf around 9:30 AM Saturday, after the memo- rial service and before the parade of sloops. After a great night’s sleep I stuck my head out of the forward hatch to find myself surrounded by seven older style, lovely looking sailboats, swinging on their hooks, like ducks on a pond. It was a very pretty sight. I asked one of the sloop’s captains, later identified as Bernie Me Kenzie, if he knew where Wallace’s Wharf was located. At around 9:101 tied my boat up at Wallace’s to get promptly told in no uncertain terms that I could not tie up there, and not to even think about setting any traps anywhere in “Friendship’s” waters. This was their*$#% A&A A% dock, their%$ A A&&* AO/O$# water their **#@( lobsters and so on. Luckily for me, I have broad shoulders and nothing much sticks to me. Also lucky for me, my guest arrived at about that same time which defused the situation. With the help of the loudmouth and some others we got the old gent aboard, planted him in the lawn chair and headed away from the dock and stood off just outside the chan- nel when the parade of sloops started. What a sight it was. There were 16 sloops in all, some with their cannons firing and fire being returned from shore. Many lobster boats were blowing their horns and it seemed as if the whole town had come out for this event. The sun just started to break through the fog, and there was enough of a breeze to make the sails draw and to make for a spectacular sight indeed. It was over all too soon; after which the Friendships sailed across the harbor, dropped their hooks and sails, and the socializing began. I motored from sloop to sloop, tying up along side some of them, so that Ernest could visit with his sloop friends – Al Beck, Teddy Brown, Roger and Mrs. Duncan, Bruce Morang, and many more. The last sloop that Ernest asked me to go up to was # 53 “Eagle” with skipper Donald Huston. Since Ernest could not climb onto the Eagle, Captain Donald came onto my boat to join us for lunch and to visit with Ernest and Peggy. When the time had come for us to take off, Captain Huston asked me if I would be interested in sailing to Nahant with him. Lobstering was lousy, the Eagle was a lovely boat, the Captain seemed to be a nice guy, and I could use a break, so sure, why not? I had no clue as to why it would take a whole week to sail to Nahant, as I had not been on a sail boat since I was 11 or 12 and went fishing on Dutch Betters. Little did I know that we would only make it as far as Portland, Maine that week. But what a week it was. The following morning I headed to Friendship by truck and hitched a ride across the harbor aboard a lobster boat to the Eagle. Captain Huston showed me where to stow my gear and proceeded to cook a great breakfast, together with an awesome pot of coffee. Now in my book, anybody that can make a truly great cup of coffee automatically gets a gold star besides his or her name. The coffee, nice breakfast, and more stories made for a pleasant start of the day. The fact that again it was a pea soup fog, and that the only navigation equipment on the boat consisted of an old book of charts, a compass and an antique looking fish finder, tied with twine behind one of the cabin portholes, did not seem to faze Captain Huston in the least. He attempted to show me the ropes, and there seemed to be a whole lot of them, and we, or I really should say he, set the sails. I pulled up the anchor 10 and off we went – destination Jewell Island off Portland. Now with a powerboat if you want to go someplace, you plot a course, start the engine and steer the course that you plotted. Piece of cake. On the Eagle, no such thing happened. No plotting, no starting of the engine, and no running on a plotted course, or at the least so it seemed to me. First left, then right, then left again and so on. It did not take very long at all for me to realize that I no longer had any clue as to where I was or where we were headed. The Captain, however, was tucked quite comfortably in a little nook behind the wheel, puff- ing on a cigar stub telling stories. Not a care in the world. So calming was his attitude, sailing amongst the Muscongus Bay Devils, that I started to wonder if it was skill or insanity. Puffing on a cigar, another story, coming about, another story. You want some lunch? This boat sails herself. Don’t worry about her. Yes, let’s not worry about sailing through the Devils with no one on the wheel, in a pea soup fog. She will just sail herself, let’s have lunch! After lunch we headed her up the bay in search of blue fish. We sailed past Long Island, Hog Island, past Hockomock Point, where we bumped the same ledge that the “Spray” bumped, and headed back down the bay via Muscongus Sound, past Round Pond and on to New Harbor. It was a little after 7 when we dropped the hook in a little tiny cove, got the sails down and stowed and headed for the shore to have dinner, having been unsuccessful in hooking into the blue fish earlier in the day. Day two of the trip started out with us waking up to a fog so thick that we could not see the shore on either side of us in the little cove in which we were anchored. Donald rummaged through his ice box for a while to come up with the fixings for another super breakfast, again including his award-winning pot of cof- fee, which he made in an old percolator style pot, bubbling away on the far corner of the shipmate wood stove. Between the wood smoke, bacon smoke, cigar smoke and the steam from the coffeepot, the cabin inte- rior soon became as foggy as our outside surroundings. By lifting up the skylight and placing a crushed beer can between it and the skylight combing, the cabin smoke cleared out in no time and we enjoyed a great breakfast, along with some new stories to start the day. I volunteered to do the breakfast dishes and promptly lost the top of the percolator pot over the side. There being very little water under the boat we could see the thing resting on the bottom smiling at us. Although Donald said that it was no big deal, and that he could get another pot when he got back home, it seemed to me that losing that top was more upsetting to him than sailing in the fog between the Devils. Having decided to spend the day in this little cove on account of the fog, I attempted to fish for the coffee pot top with a mackerel jig and after several attempts managed to hook it, much to the Captain’s delight. The mackerel moved into the cove with the tide change and after catching a dozen or so I introduced Don to mackerel poached in seawater with a dash of lemon juice with a beer chaser, which is still among his favorites. Between mackerel, more stories and a few beers, Donald explained the layout and the origin of the Friendship to me and tried to explain as well the rigging to run it all. It always a great pleasure to me to talk with people who have a passion and knowledge about their passion, and who are willing to share that with others, even when they are, as was in my case, totally ignorant about the subject. Captain Huston sure falls into this category – Wise about his boat and that that surrounds his boat. Tuesday morning came early with the fishing fleet heading out, as the fog had lifted some that night. Another great breakfast and coffee made the day’s start an easy one. We raised the sails, brought up the anchor, and Captain Don sailed his little boat out of this tight and crowded harbor as if she were a toy boat. Puffing on a cigar stub, wearing his old derby hat and not a care in the world. He headed her down the bay with the wind coming over her starboard side. The slight list to port became more so, as she picked up speed. Breaking the water at her bow, she started to pick up more and more speed and clipped smartly down past Pemaquid Point and out into the Gulf of Maine. He would leave the wheel every so often to light his cigar stub – Remember “she will just sail herself”. The rush of the water, the flutter of her sails, the lack of engine noise, the creaking of the rigging and the jaws of the boom and gaff. Just sailing herself into the Gulf of Maine, past Pumpkin Island, such peace and then, without any reason, a little past noon, screaming into a little cove at Damariscove Island, all the sails still up but no longer drawing,” Could you let go of the hook, Dutch?”. Hook over, sails down, swinging on her anchor, time for lunch. 11
“So why are we anchored here for lunch Don?” “Weather coming,” was his reply and sure enough, the wind and rain was not far behind. Lobster dinner that night aboard the Eagle was outstanding, even with- out the melted butter. Cooked on the shipmate and served with some cold beer and a continuing parade of stories that had me in stitches for most of the night. It made for a most pleasant evening inside that cozy cabin; while outside the front with the rain and wind blew itself out. Wednesday morning brought some more fog but a favorable wind. So after breakfast we headed toward the bell buoy off Seguin Light enroute to Jewell Island. Other boating traffic must have decided to do the same thing that day and they all seemed to be headed for the same buoy. The Eagle proceeded along in the fog with the Captain blowing his foghorn every 2 minutes and the only returning horn being Seguin Light. As we neared the buoy, 12 other vessels came at us out of the fog, from every direction, with apparently no clue about the rules of the road, much to Donald’s chagrin. I learned a whole new “seafarers” in the fog lingo that morning, but we made it past the buoy without being run over and continued on toward Jewell Island. Around 2 PM the fog lifted, the breeze and traffic increased and we had a wonderful sail to Jewell Island where we squeezed into the last spot with enough swing room to drop the hook. A sandwich was our sup- per as the icebox supplies started to dwindle down to the ration level. Beer and rum were still plentiful, so that by the time that we turned in, we felt no pain from hunger; although my sides were killing me from all the laughing. Thursday after coffee and some oatmeal cookies we sailed over to Peaks Island to look up an old friend of Donald’s and to have breakfast ashore. As we approached the float, the boom swung over the width of the float, nearly knocking down two fellows who just had gotten out of their skiff. The Eagle rounded up, I grabbed the mooring that was right off her port bow, and we dropped the sails and headed for shore in the skiff, to have our breakfast at the little place by the ferry terminal. After cleaning up in the bathroom “cof- fee through the nose from laughing”, I went off to visit a friend of mine that owns a photo studio on Peaks while Donald went off in search of his pal. We met back at the dock around 1:30, got back to the Eagle and sailed over to Little Diamond where Don wanted to visit another friend. When Donald returned, we decid- ed to spend the night right there on the mooring. We finished the liquid groceries that evening, of course with a side dish of stories, and that was that for Thursday. Friday came on with a beautiful sunrise, not a bit of fog and a nice breeze. Coffee and oatmeal cookies for breakfast, sails up, anchors aweigh and a spectacular day sailing on Casco Bay. Past the islands, the old fort, and again past the island, we sailed all over the place the whole day till around 3 in the afternoon when we picked up a mooring at the Falmouth Yacht Club. We tidied up the boat and ourselves and went ashore to purchase groceries for the remainder of the trip to Nahant. Since I could not stay on any longer than the following day, we did not have to take in too many items – beer, rum and cigars would probably have been sufficient. That evening we dined at the Falmouth Yacht Club. All very prim and proper, in our borrowed blazers, a slew of utensils and glasses surrounded by other diners in borrowed blazers. We enjoyed a great dinner, good atmosphere and another barrage of stories. I made the mistake of expressing my dismay to Donald over the fact that the club had left the star spangled banner flying after sunset, without having it lit up, and the general poor flag etiquette being shown so often. Well, after a few more drinks, and on our way back to the skiff float, Donald decided that we ought to do something about that. The cleat for the flag halyard was about 20 feet off the ground up on the pole, but that seemed to be a minor problem for two Coasties. So, with Donald’s help, I shimmied up the pole to the cleat was and we proceeded to very ceremoniously lower and fold Old Glory, and placed it on the little bench at the foot of the flagpole. We headed back to the Eagle, had a nightcap, and again, slept like babes. The following morning, a crane crew was replacing the flag and having been back there in later years, it is now lit at night. Donald rowed me back to shore where we said our good byes and I hitched a ride back to my neck of the woods. 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looking elsewhere. With the help of Bob Brooks, I found “Omaha” in Brookline New York. She was in terrible state of repair, with a broken keel and a tree growing up through her portside and into the cockpit. A deal was made – she was delivered to my house in Waldoboro the day before Christmas and was back in the water the very next July 1st but that is a whole other story. It has taken me 8 years to get her to sail by herself and for me not to worry about her too much, as I make lunch. Sitting back and reflecting on my exposure to the “Friendships”, it is truly amaz- ing how many wonderful people that have come into my life since that week, just because of those lovely boats. Uncle Donald, who became a dear friend, as well as the best man at my wedding, and his sweetheart Dorothy. People from Nebraska, who just asked about her name “Omaha”, came sailing with us the following day and have not only become our regular crew, but very dear and loving friends. The owner of the Eaton boat yard in Castine, Maine, who let us borrow his brand new pick-up truck to take our starter to Ellsworth to be repaired. When I asked him, why he did so for perfect strangers, he replied “it’s a perfect boat; you must be all right”. The Burnham’s, who came all the way from Essex, Massachusetts to console us when one of our sons died, Joe and Fran Rockburn, the Cronin family, Nick and Eunis Kingsbury, just to name a few, and that in no way is a complete list of all the great folks that I have come to know since that day in Friendship. Friendship, what a marvelous, wonderful name for these great boats. Many of the people that I met that first week are not with us any longer and “Omaha” is now up for sale as we are building a larger vessel. But… the “Friendships” will Endure. •1 CORSON’Sfl SUPPLY Over 300,000 Auto Parts & Accessories Available If it floats or rolls we have parts! 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Question: “Can we see some new islands this year?” Answer: “I believe you have seen all 56 of the old ones, and they haven’t replaced any over the winter.” Another more interesting question came from a shipmate that I had sailed with on several SEA Education Association voyages. Rex and I had become good friends, as we were two of the more “mature” members of the crew. Rex served as Chief Mate, and I was the Chief Engineer. It became apparent that Rex was quite taken with another crewmember, one of the Scientists aboard, who was quite a bit younger than he. At one point he asked me if I thought it was inappropriate for him to court this lady. I replied that if they both really loved each other and the course, speed, sea conditions and destination had been carefully considered, then the age difference should not be the deciding factor. The next spring I got a phone call from Rex, asking if he could charter the GLADIATOR. “No need! Just come and go sailing!” His response: “Well, do you think Caroline would marry us?” “I bet she would, if you have the papers.” Caroline had performed at least five marriages for my ship- mates by this time, as she was a Notary Public in Maine. She was known as “Marrying Caroline” aboard the ships. So, on a bright, foggy summer day, the small cockpit of the Gladiator held a happy bride and groom, and their two attendants, Marrying Caroline and Captain Bill. No sooner had the congratulatory champagne been poured than a 30-foot Minke whale surfaced not five feet from the party. Over the side went some bubbly so he (she?) wouldn’t feel slighted. Another interesting call came from the Camden Chamber of Commerce, who had a gentleman requesting a “private charter” that afternoon. He asked if we might be able to accommodate a small funeral service. He and his daughter had come from New York State with his father’s ashes. His father had spent much of his life as a merchant seaman aboard German passenger liners, and he wished to have his remains scattered upon the Atlantic Ocean. We arrived at a spot between Harbor and Wreck Islands, and the granddaughter cranked up the boom box to play German lieder songs. The son carefully opened the container and spread the ashes on the calm sea, and his father’s favorite plant, a geranium, floated off with the current. Captain Bill gave the son a chart with an “x” on the spot to take home to his widowed mother in New York State. Two years later, Caroline gets a phone call. “Do you think we could find the same spot where we put Dad? Mom died, and my brothers and I would like to put her in the same place.” It was close to noon when all were aboard: three sons, Mom’s ashes, my son Andy and me. No food? No, they weren’t hungry. We cast off. No wind. Flat calm. Motor out to the spot. No one speaks a word since leaving the dock. The ashes are spread. A small wreath of flowers floats aft. One brother says: “Well, they are together again.” Another brother says: “Yeah and its still calm out here!” Andy almost falls overboard laughing. Head into Port Clyde for lunch, as we are suddenly hungry. 15
From Saxon’s log Tuesday 22 July Rockland Harbor Rain and fog We arrived in Rockland last evening. There were many boats, many people, and many Cronins. Also lots of Children; I do better with children, they are more on my eye level. We went to some sort of party under a tent and I watched people ruin perfectly good meat by cooking it. There were lots of interesting smells. My master tried to learn people’s names and figure out which people went with which boats. Everyone was very welcoming. I think I am the only dog or wolf here. We slept on board the Black Star and woke to overcast. We went for a walk then to a gathering under the tent. Much talking. Something about racing. Paper envelopes were handed out. We have only been home one day in seven so we will take a rest day. Well almost. Dinghy races; everything I have been taught: sit still, don’t bump, steer straight, avoid collision— does not seem to apply. Very strange. If the grown-ups just took off the blindfold oh well, every- body seems to be having fun. Wednesday 23 July More rain and fog with some sun in the afternoon Today at the gathering under the tent my master offered to take four other people to go out with us in the “Parade of Sail.” My job is to watch them carefully and to follow them if they leave the cockpit. We sailed around and passed the town dock in the pouring rain. Then we went back out into the harbor. I think we were going to watch the start of the race but the wind died and two of our guests had to get back so we headed in. At the evening cookout my master did a short reading from the children’s book about me and our boat. It was embarrassing for me but there were some little children who seemed to really like it. We got invited aboard several boats. It was interesting to see what parts of each boat are the same as the Black Star and what parts are different. I am most interested in bunks. Thursday 24 July More rain and fog Really wet out so we decided to stay ashore and socialize. I am making friends with lots of chil- dren. In the afternoon everyone went under the tent again and, some sort of ceremony took place. One of the “Alpha” people would call out a persons name and he or she would go to the front of the tent and get something while everyone clapped. This is another of those human rituals that I don’t understand. Then someone called my name! My master walked with me to the front of the tent and I got a bandana. I think they said for “most bewildered new member.” Anyway it was fun and I hope we come back again. Saxon, ship’s wolf, “Black Star” #247 Morang Award Tom Berry and Mary Cronin won this award for the articles “The Season’s Thief” and “The Challenge of Racing” published in the 2003 Yearbook. This award is given in memory of Bruce Morang, helmsman, yearbook editor and Race Committee Chairman. Ashore, he was editor of the Reading, Mass. 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The skilled hands of a master craftsman had transformed what had only months prior been an amorphous truckload of white oak into precisely shaped and fitted components. These new works of art were purpose- fully assembled for a career of meaningful and significant service. Stainless steel ligaments united these newly carved masterpieces into a seemingly single unit. Stem, keel, and horn timber merged with dead wood, floor timbers, and framing to solidify Heritage's form and defend against would be forces from the sea. Last, but very far from least, came the task of reseating five thousands pounds of iron ballast beneath Heritage's keel; ballast whose original iron bolts had been set in 1962 and had spent forty years in salt water becoming very attached to their surroundings. Not since 1962, when a first class stamp cost 4 cents had Heritage's ballast been separate from her keel bolts. A powerful sledgehammer and large quantities of sweat proved useless for removing these stubborn keel bolts, and it became obvious that more firepower was required. That not-so- obvious firepower came in the form of an arc welder. Most would assume, as did I, that a welder is infinitely useful for attaching two pieces of iron together while being of little use for getting them apart. I was wrong. It seems that something miraculous happens to oxidation when the current from a welder's cathode finds its way to the anode via a rusty bolt. By any name, it succeeded in convincing Heritage's former keel bolts that their subscription had expired. The old was removed and replaced with glistening new stainless steel. The reunification of keel and ballast was com- plete. I returned to Maine for the summer of 2003. My first stop, in Newcastle, included a visit to Riverside Boat Company and an opportunity to witness first hand the products of Paul Bryant's labor. I clambered over, under, atop, and inside Heritage, now outside for the summer, and mar- veled at her newfound beauty. The results of her winter's work were nothing short of spectacular. I was also pleasantly surprised to discover an abundance of lingering beauty which Heritage had never lost; glistening remnants of her past glory which I had, up until now, overlooked for the dis- tractions of her damaged and decrepit hull. Her emerald green paint shone as brilliantly as it had the day she left her mooring to meet her horrible fate on the rocks. The varnish of her bright tran- som still retained its mirror smooth finish protecting a proudly displayed and golden lettered "HERITAGE". Still far from restored, she stood as a confluence of two artisans; the beautiful prod- ucts of the late Elmer Collemer's hands coming together with those of her talented resurrectionist. Poking my head through a small gap between ribbands with little confidence I could get it back out, I began to peer around Heritage's inner recesses. I observed a considerable void, absent any the customary accommodations, comforts, or provisions of a boats interior; space that seemed without purpose and sadly vacant. That was not all that I saw, however. For looking aft within the hull of Heritage, I saw the space where a chart table would some day allow me to teach my children to navigate. A glance forward revealed more space and a future v-berth where children would exchange stories of a day under sail or perhaps even high-velocity pillows. Space amidships soon would become a dinner table, gimbaled for spill avoidance in an agitated sea but defenseless against the inattention of a four-year-old, where a parent's positive influence shared over macaroni and cheese would replace the questionable influence of Sponge Bob, Nintendo, and Pokemon. 18 Without cable television, video games, or cell phones, tortured and cut of from the world, my chil- dren would some day spend what I hoped would be the most memorable days of there lives trapped in this very space with no choice but to entertain their parent's best efforts to put meaning into their young lives. Heritage, in spite of her cost, contained limitless positive potential for my family. As I reluctantly left Heritage that day to continue my journey down east to Friendship, I came upon a litany of her original parts damaged and discarded seemingly at random about the boat- yard. Sadly no longer of use as structural components, these parts stored within them so many memories of the long proud history that had been Heritage's life up until now. Clearly evident in spite of age and deterioration were the craftsmanship and artistry of her original construction; artistry, which still effused from each and every element and seemed far too valuable to be aban- doned and rotting on the ground. These hand-sculpted works of art not only provided testimony to a great vessel's past, but also celebrated the skill, dedication, and vision of their creator. I hope the day will come when Heritage's retired keel and horn timber will reside appropriately alongside Roman columns at San Simeon, but for now there exists a tiny summer cottage in Friendship, Maine with two priceless masterpieces adorning its flower garden. William Randolph Hearst never had it so good. The envy of all retired flowerbed dories, Heritage's horn timber is an undeniably worthy subject for a Wyeth painting. Though Heritage was far from seaworthy that summer of 2003,1 was not without access to the wonders of the Friendship Sloop. I once again had the good fortune to tend the sheets for Wayne Cronin and the Rights of Man. The 2003 Homecoming Regatta of the Friendship Sloop Society held again in Rockland, Maine was a smorgasbord of wind and weather, which proved to be an ideal classroom for this would be skipper. Heavy rain, high winds, and pea-soup fog alternated with hot and dry, dead calm, and severe clear. Headsails and topsails were set then struck, only to be set again at a frequency few dogs could hear. Boredom, ennui, and distraction transformed into excitement, elation, and momentary panic as the tempo flowed from the quiet calm of day-two's anchored start to the frenzied efforts of removing a lobster buoy from a rudder on day-three. It was on that third day of the regatta as well that I was afforded the opportunity to become a figure- head when, at a crowded mark rounding, the sloop Echo's bowsprit arrived squarely in our cockpit passing just above our heads and departing harmlessly aft. Very quick thinking by two skippers spared both boats from harm and saved me from impersonating a carved wooden mermaid. That explains the momentary panic. Such training cannot be purchased at any price and I reveled in the opportunity. Just as my Friendship Sloop's restoration was progressing, so too was my education on these classic vessels. It was my sincere hope that both would be adequate to provide new competition for the Friendship Sloop Society's perennial favorites. My boat had been to the winner's circle many times including her first year of competition when she swept the now extinct class "C" and took home the Palawan Trophy in 1965. She, however, was no more capable of racing than she was of avoiding ledges without an experienced skipper at her helm. It would be up to me to make her once again competitive against the likes of Tannis and Rights of Man. Heritage had proven herself in the past. Now the responsibility for crossing the finish line ahead of Phoenix, Gladiator, and Chrissy, would rest squarely upon my inexperienced shoulders. Like a child on Christmas Eve, I anxiously awaited the opportunity to go head-to-head with my gracious mentors and enhance the excitement of what has always been an exceptional regatta. Regardless of success or failure, my life-long dream of competing at the helm of Heritage was coming within reach. 19 Hadlock Award In 2003 this award was made to Don Huston in memory of Bill Hadlock, skipper of Heritage and Past Commodore, the award is presented at the Annual Meeting to a mem- ber of the Society who has promoted safe sailing by evidence of sound seamanship in conjunction with an abiding love and respect for the sea, nurtured and promoted family participation in the Society's activities, shown a strong willingness to share knowledge and help others, has enthusiastically promoted the goals and aims of the Society, and has been a strong advocate of the beauty, charm and splendor of the Maine Coast. 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40 Years of Crewing By David Bell In 19641 was the pastor in Brewer and the Rev. Jerry Kinney was Director of the new Methodist Home in Rockland. Jerry invited me to crew on the Margin, #36, with him. We did all right, winning the Palawan Trophy for Class C that year. My interest kindled, I found Phil Nichols building Surprise, #49 in his boat shop, just behind my folk’s home in Round Pond. Phil asked Bruce Cunningham, his son Paul, my son Andy and me to crew for him. Phil believed in the old ways; we used a bucket, a wood stove and wind for power. One race we drifted into Friendship Harbor with the tide, about 9 PM, long after everyone else had gone to the hall for supper. Son Peter who had his first trip on Margin as a baby went with me in the 70s and we crewed on Downeaster, # 39 and Vida Mia, #15 among others. Nancy and I were married in April of 1980. She said she liked the water so we went to Friendship and crewed on The Golden Anchor, #171 and the next days on Minerva, #101. David Hotelling, the owner, asked me to skipper as he was new to the boat. We placed 5th two days in a row and all were happy. In 1981 Al Beck asked us aboard Phoenix, # 91 and that began a wonderful 11 years of crewing on Phoenix. Al asked if I would help, with Ted Brown, sail the boat from Kittery. Much of the way was in fog but we had a good time, arriving at the Bath Marine Museum after what Ted Brown called “pulling the boat up the Kennebec by the sheets”. When the Becks moved to Vinalhaven, Ted and I would take the ferry and then together with Al the three of us would cruise to the races. Al introduced us to swimming at the Basin, sailing in the fog on Penobscot Bay and restful nights at Harbor Island or Poorhouse Cove. Come race day, Ann and Tad Beck, Bob Stein and Nancy Bell joined us for crew. What an honor it was for me to be asked to conduct services for Ted on The Constitution, in Boston Harbor, and for Al, at Philips Andover Academy. In 1993 we were staying at the Newagen Inn and sailing out of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Nancy and I met Bob Jacobson and were invited aboard Persererance, # 83. In 1994 we sailed on Resolute, # 123, with Charlie Burnham, and Banshee # 180, with the Wojciks. In 1995 the races were invited to Rockland and we crewed for Doug & Irene Amsbary on Departure, #156. I think that was the year Surprise sailed too close across our bow and we took off 10 feet of its boom. In 1997 we again sailed with Bob Jacobson on Perseverance, #83. Bob put me on the helm as he instructed the crew and took care of the sails. In light to no air we were about to drift onto the breakwater when the committee boat said to “motor to the starting line”. In light air the race was shortened to end off Owl’s Head. By then the only thing moving us was the outgoing tide. Some boats drifted into the rocks, some outside the finish line but we had picked the middle and drifted past all but 4 boats to finish 5th overall. In 1990 we joined Richard Stanley on Endeavor, # 196 and again in 2001 when the five of us went swimming in Penobscot Bay after a 30 knot gust of wind blew us over and the boat sank in about one minute. Thank God Ralph Stanley was watching our good progress in the race and motored his committee boat, 7 Girls, over to pull us out of the water. In 2002 we crewed on Sazerac, # 44, a boat we had watched in Round Pond Harbor in the early 60s. Now it is 2004, my 40th and Nancy’s 24th year. Who needs a crew this year? What wonderful memo- ries we have. What good friends we have sailed with and shared stories with at the meals afterwards. How good it has been to see the Friendship Sloop Society grow and continue over the 40 years. 22 Ralph W. Stanley, Inc. Wooden Boats /or Work & Pleasure Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679 (207) 244-3795 Newman Marine Brokerage 254 Main Street Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 Jarvis Newman, Broker Kathe N. Fait, Broker Tel. No. (207) 244-5560 FAX No. (207) 244-0480 www.jarvisnewman.com We presently have several used wood and glass Friendships. We also have other sail boats and many power boats. Please stop by, call or email us at newmanmarine@prexar.com
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THE FRIENDSHIP III ROCKLAND – 2004 Where great friendships Are found and made, Bette and Bob Monk See you on Eggemoggin Reach The Crew of Goblin #39 Omaha Fair Winds Come visit the Essex Shipbuilding Museum Come to Sailfest New London 7/04 Ellie T. Friendships Forever Keep on Sailing 41′ Mast for Sail Wooden, Varnished, Oval and never used! Barbara Hadlock 207-865-6775 An anchor is a hard thing to swallow Roger and Mary Duncan Wood Friendships Last Happy Sailing Richard and Lorraine WE TAKE WOODEN NICHOLS HAPPY SAILING ALL From the crew of The PJ Nichols Remember the fog always lifts by 11 AM in Rockland See yon there! Crew of Queequeg , n M, P, T, & K BULLETIN BOARD 26 THE FRIENDSHIP • II Come to New London Sailfest Remember the Natanya Challenge Joes Hliva and Crew Friendship Sloop Windezvous New London Sailfest 10-11 July Gigantic Fireworks – Good time Friendships Add Richness And Worth to Life John & Carole Wojcik – Banshee Happy Sails for the season Greg, Naomi, Seamus and Sea Dog
Sail 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 112 113 114 115 117 118 119 120 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 133 134 136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 159 160 161 162 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 174 175 Name of Sloop PHOENIX PRISCILLA ANNA R. DIANA WESTWIND VOYAGER GANNET BUCCANEER CAPTAIN TOM GOOD HOPE TODDY SOLASTER COCKLE LADYE HOLD TIGHT MAGIC PETREL SECRET YANKEE PRIDE HELEN BROOKS GOOD FRIEND LEADING LIGHT WENONAH VALHALLA PERSISTENCE EDEN RESOLUTE CALLIPYGOUS TIGER LILY WHIM MARIA SCHOODIC GISELAR. NARWHAL NOAHSARK INDEPENDENCE BEAR SQUIRREL AYSEHA PUANOAII OSPREY SEA DOG AUDREY II FAIR AMERICAN JOSIE YANKEE LADY MARAE. L.O.D. 30′ 25′ 25′ 25′ 407 32′ 27′ 2? 26′ 3ff 35′ 25′ W Iff 23 22′ 31′ 27 3ff X 30- XT 30′ 30′ 30″ 25′ 28′ W 25′ 20′ 21′ 31′ 25′ 25′ 29′ 30′ 22′ 28′ 35′ 31′ 25′ 25′ 21′ 25′ 25′ 31′ 25′ 31′ SLOOP OUT OF WATER FIDDLER’S GREEN WOODCHIPS DEPARTURE MURPHY’S LAW ANGELUS MUSCONGUS QUEEQUEG NAMASTE LIBERTY PACIFIC CHILD DEFIANCE SUMMERWIND IRENE VERAJEAN REUNION SCHOODIC FREEDOM LOON DEFIANCE 25′ 25′ 15′ 32′ 22′ 28′ 25′ 31′ 31′ iff 22′ 22′ 38′ 30′ 25′ 25′ 28′ 30* 22′ LADY OF THE WIND 31′ RESOLUTE AMNESTY -NONE- EDEL WEISS 31′ 25′ 31′ 15′ Buildcr(s) Bruno & Stillman (04) James Rockefeller/Basil Day Kenneth Rich Newman (P03)/Rockefeller Charles A. Morse Lash Brothers Unknown Wilbur A. Morse Bernard Backman Bruno & Stillman (07) Lubbe Vob (Germany) Newman (P04)/Newman Elmer Collemer Bruno & Stillman (05) Newman (P05)/ Newman Passamaquoddy (1) G. Cooper Philip J.Nichols Bruno & Stillman (14) Bruno & Stillman (08) Bruno & Stillman (12) Bruno & Stillman (10) Bruno & Stillman (16) Bruno & Stillman (15) C. Simmons/J. Lichtman Francis Nash & Ed Coffin Charles A. Burnham Bruno & Stillman (17) Al Paquette Chester Spear Charles A. Burnham E. Collemer/B. Lanrdng Andrew P. Schafer Newman (P06)/Newman John Chase Bruno & Stillman (21) Passamaquoddy / Collins Charles A. Morse McLain? Robert P. Gardner Newman (P08)/ Morris James H. Hall Peter Archibold Newman (P10)/Morris Newman (P09)/Morris Newman (D02)/Lanning Newman (P01)/C.Chase Newman (D01)/fones 38′ Norris Carter Roy 0. Jenkins Deschenes&Willet/etal W. Prescott Gannett Kent F. Murphy Passamaquoddy /Collins Albion E Morse Newman (Pll)/Morris Newman (D03)/Morris Newman (D04)/Salter Bruno & Stillman (03) McKieW.RothJr. Sam Guild & Bill Cannell Charles A. Morse Charles A. Morse Clifford G. Niederer Concordia Company Ralph W. Stanley Newbert & Wallace/Jacob Eric Dow Newman (DOS)/ /Morris Newman (D06)/ /Morris Jim Drake Newman (D07)/unfinished David Major Launched 1970 1975 1970 1971 1902 1965 1903 C1911 1970 1971 1972 1970 1950 1971 1970 1970 1933 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 1971 TBL 1971 1973 1971 1969 1939 1971 1973 1969 1972 1972 1973 1973 1920 OLD 1973 1973 1974 1976 1974 1974 1974 1970 1974 1905 1978 TBL 1936 1977 1975 1909 1975 1975 1980 1969 1973 1976 1917 1906 1975 1967 1976 1974 1976 1976 1976 1982 TBL 1975 Owner(s) & Winter Address Tad Beck, New York NY Norman M. Sulock, Baidwinsville NY StuarAt L. Rich1, Tenants Harbor ME Ebenezer & Diana R. Gay, Rockland ME John & Diane Fassak, Mansfield MA Capt. Fred Perrone, Plymouth MA Tom Miller, New Boston NH Tirocchi Family, Johnston RI John Sandusky, Mt. Sinai NY Barta & Lee Hathaway, Newburyport MA Mar}’ L. Morden, Bad Axe MI Marshall Janoff, Balitmore MD Rupert & Regina Hopkins, Miller Place NY Liz & Ken Spindola Ed Gray Eric Applegarth, Clairborne MD Colin D. Pears, Kennebunkport ME Edward Good, Townsend MA James J. & Margaret E. Graig, Keyport NJ Khristyn Ramos & Karl Brurmer Harvey & Lee Goodfriend, Simsbury CT John & Eve Crumpton, Oxford ME Thomas L. Berry, Pasadena MD Paul & Sally Wolfe, Pittsburge PA John Lichtman, Friendship ME Scott Martin, Bar Harbor ME Charles A. Burnham, Essex MA Richard & Tina Sharabura, Toronto Ontario Holbrook0 Family Rochester MA Jack Manley Northville NY Frank Friend, Essex MA Allen & Madonna Browne, Cape Elizabeth ME James O’Hear, Sag Harbor NY James Rosenbaum, Milwaukee WI Paul Werner, Old Orchard Beach ME Frederick G. Schwarzmann, Bernardsville NJ Jim Horigan, Reading MA Larry & Stephanie Moxon, Mystic CT Larry Thomas, New Orleans LA Francis L. Higginson, Islesboro ME Steve Hughes, Kansas City MO Greg Grundtisch, Lancaster NY Ronald Shaw, Peaks Island, ME Francis P. Mclntire, Santa Maria CA John Burke, Gloucester MA John M. Ash, Ferndale PA Barrie Abrams, Mamaroneck NY Joe Vinciguerra, Andover MA Dick Leighton, Bowdoinham ME Neil Allen, Orleans MA Dr. Llewellyn Bigelow, Alexandria VA Diahanne & Kevin Stirnweis, Marblehead MA Jim & Elaine Carter, Everett MA Captain’s Cove Seaport, Bridgeport CT Rich & Beth Langton, Edgecornb ME Jerry & Penny Kriegle, Duxsbury, MA David T. Shelby, Winnetka IL Catherine Randak, Salt Lake City UT Morgan L.A Hendry, Wilmington DE Norman E. MacNeil, Woods Hill MA Harold Burnham, Essex MA Dennis Mayhew, Niceville FL Mason E. iRici Stober III, Concord CA Bob & Maria Earth/John Mayer Richard Dudman, Ellsworth ME Edward Brennan, Newcastle ME Fran Daley West Newton MA James Halbkat Jr., Hilton Head Island SC Alan Leibouitz, Bilerica MA Jim Drake, Carlisle PA Arnie & Jill Standish, Brunswick ME David Major, Putney VT Homeport State Carvers Harbor ME Oneida Lake NY Rebuilding ME Vinalhaven ME Rebuilding MA Plymouth MA Potts Harbor ME Johnston RI Mt Sinai Harbor NY Ipswich • MA Lake Huron MI Baltimore MD Mt. Sinai Harbor NY Padanaram Harbor MA Cranberry Is ME Rebuilding Rebuilding Salem Willows MA Keyport NJ Southwest Harbor ME Groton CT South Freeport ME Pasadena MD Ben Avon PA Building Bar Harbor ME Essex MA Toronto Ontario Mattapoisett MA Rebuilding Rebuilding South Portland ME Noyack NY Milwaukee WI Unknown ME Oxford MD Swampscott MA Mystic CT Lake Ponchartrain LA Islesboro ME Southwest Harbor ME Buffalo NY Peaks Island ME Port St. Louis CA Gloucester MA Chebeague Island ME Satans Toe NY Patio Gazebo MA Yarmouth ME Unfinished Alexandria VA Marblehead MA Bass River MA Bridgeport CT Boothbay Harbor ME South Dartmouth MA Chicago IL San Diego CA Round Pond ME Fal mouth MA Rebuilding MA Choctawhatchee Bay FL Oakland CA Kittery Point ME Isleford ME Round Pond ME Winthrop MA Hilton Head Island SC Marblehead MA Baltimore MD Unfinished ME Friendship ME Sail 177 178 180 181 182 184 185 186 187 189 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 204 205 206 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 257 Name of Sloop L.O.D. LIBERTY 19′ DOLPHIN 25′ BANSHEE 25′ AURORA 19′ MUSCONGUS 22′ PERSEVERANCE 27′ OCEAN ROAR 27′ RAGTIME ANNIE 27′ PEREGRINE 27′ TRADITION 31′ ANNABELLE 22′ KERVIN RIGGS 22′ LADY M. 32′ HUCKLEBERRY BEL 25′ PRINCESS 26′ ENDEAVOR 25′ NATANYA 31′ BAY LADY 31′ WILD ROSE 31′ ESTELLAA. 34′ ENDEAVOR 31′ ARRIVAL 31′ MARIE ANNE 27′ DAYSTAR 28′ LEGACY 31′ LISAK 31′ FRIEND SHIP 31′ THE SLOOP JOHN B 22′ ANSA 22′ ACHATES 22′ AMIE 25′ GAIVOTA 31′ ELLEN ANNE 22′ AMITY 39′ OPHELIA’S ODYSSEY 33′ WILLIAM M. RAND 22′ YANKEE BELLE 23′ SORCERESS 31′ SEAL 22′ LADY JEANNE 16′ CORREGIDOR 25′ DAYLIGHT 19′ PHILLIP). NICHOLS 28′ DESIREE 31′ CELEBRATION 25′ MERMAID 22′ CAPT’N GEORGE 30′ HEGIRA 25′ SOLOMON GUNDY 22′ COMPROMISE 22′ PRINCESS PAT 22′ BEATRICE MORSE 22′ FINEST KIND 22′ CHRISTINE 19′ VIKING 22′ CHEBACCO 30′ RAVEN 26′ BLUE SANDS 34′ TECUMSEH 36′ ERIN 22′ REBECCA AMES 30′ LAPALOMA 25′ DAME-MARISCOTTA19′ BLACK STAR 35′ TIMBER 22′ BABY BLUE 25′ BELFORD GRAY 29′ BUCEPHALUS 19′ -NONE- 30′ IOLAR 25′ QUINTESSENCE 22′ GENEVIEVE 25′ TODDY B. 28′ Builder(s) Launched Ahern )B5) Hoffman 1974 Newman (P13J/C. Chase 1977 Newman (P12)/Wojdk 1978 Ahern (B3)/Brownie 1975 Apprenticeshop 1977 Simms Yachts 1963 J. Philip Ham 1978 Nick Apollonio 1975 Ralph W. Stanley 1977 Newman (D09)/Nehrbass 1981 Apprenticeshop 1978 Williams & Bouchard 1977 Harvey Gamage 1978 Clifford G. Niederer 1977 Wilbur A. Morse 1908 Ralph W. Stanley 1979 Newman (Dll)/Davis 1978 Newman (D12)/Lanning 1978 Newman (D13)/Liberation 1979 Robert E. McLain 1904 Newman (D08)/Genthner 1979 Newman (D14)/Niedrach 1981 Jason Davidson 1977 Richard E. Mosher 1989 Newman (D15)/ Clarke 1979 Newman (D16)/Lanning 1981 Newman (D17)/Pettegrow 1981 Passamaquoddy/Oliva 1974 James D. Hamilton 1982 McKieW.RothJr. 1980 Bob Holcomb (Alaska) 1978 Newman/(D19)/Pettegrow 1982 Passamaquoddy Yachts 1968 W. Scott Carter 1941 Shoreline Boats 1972 John B. Rand 1982 Paul G. Edwards 1983 Newman (D20)/ Pettegrow 1984 Ahem(01)/Zink 1984 Richard L. Mclnnes 1982 Newman (P17J/P. Chase 1981 James Eyre Wainwright 1983 Philip J.Nichols 1981 Chris Sparrow/Larry Plumer 1993 Newman (P15)/Hodgdon 1980 Ahern(10)/Fitzgerald 1990 Bruno & Stillman (09) 1970 McKieW.RothJr. 1980 M.W. RothJr/W.C. Butcher 1984 Ahern (08)/White 1979 Harry Armstrong 1987 M.W. Roth Jr/D.W. Owens 1985 Sam Guild & Geoff Heath 1981 Ahern (Bl)/Patten 1975 Ahern/Ulwick 1980 Bruno & Sfillman(22)/Ginn 1987 Rodney Reed 1965 Boston Boat Company TBL Charles A. Morse 1902 Ahem (05)/ Hersey 1979 Bruno & Stillman (18) 1971 Unknown (BC, Canada) 1969 Ahern (B6)/Shelley 1983 Apprenticeshop 1989 Rick Conant/Greg Fisher 1979 Newman (P18)/Pettegrow 1983 WoodenBoat School 1992 Ralph W. Stanley 1986 Harry Quick/J.R. Sherman TBL W. McCarthy & G. Richards 1989 Passamaquoddy (02) /Core 1972 Emmet Jones 1982 Dave Westphal 1992 Owner(s) & Winter Address Tom Mehl, Saugus CA Allan Robbins, East Falrnouth, MA John & Carole Wojcik, Norwell MA Dale Young, Deer Isle ME Harry Oakley Jr., Old Lyme CT Denis & Kathy Paluch, Chicago IL Les Taylor, Warren ME Bartlett H. Stoodley Jr., Unity ME Peter P. Bla-nchard III, Mount Desert ME Jarvis & Susan Newman, S. West Harbor, ME South Street Seaport, New York City NY Bill & Dori Mebane, Woods Hole MA Thomas Martin, South Bristol ME Brian & Mary Clare, Gloucester VA Joe Dubois & John Harror, Sarasota FL Betsey Holtzmann, Southwest Harbor ME Joe & Miriam Hliva, Greenwich CT Captain Bill Campbell, Boothbay Harbor ME James Peck, Waverly PA Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic CT James Genthner, Fairhaven MA John & Carole Wojcik, Norwell MA Diana Echeverria, Seattle WA Rich & Sally Mosher, Kalamazoo MI Craig Coilemer & Gary Laparl, Salem, MA Jeff Cohen, Mamaroneck, NY Whistling Man Schoner Co. Burlington,VT Al Perrin, Canandaigua NY Stephen & Julie Sell, Landenburg PA Richard C. Leigh, Nashville TN Harvey & C.R.0 Nobe, Newcastle WA Bill & Kathy Whitney, Needham MA David Colinan, Lincoln RI John F. Nichols, Takely by Stortford, Herts., Eng. Thomas Searles, So Portland ME John B. Rand, Raymond ME Paul & Carolyn Edwards, Mattituck NY Ruy Gutierrez, Auburn ME Pam Burke, East Boothbay ME, Joe Dupere, Orono ME Brian Flynn & Mary Clay, Brooklyn Heights NY Bob Sr. & Jr. Monk, Burlington, MA Larry Plumer, Newbury MA Greg & Annette Merrill, Southbury CT Al & Louise Doucette, Mattapoisett MA Robb Darula Richmond RI David MacClain, Marlboro CT William C. Butcher, Suffield CT Peter & Nanq; Toppan, Scituate MA Harry & Pat Armstrong, Winter Park FL D. William Owens III, Branford CT Mike & Karen Looram, East Haddam CT Robert D. Hamilton, Greenfield MA Steve Ulwick, Wakefield MA Mike & Jayne Ginn, Jupiter FL Jeffrey C. Richards, Rockland ME Walt Disney Theme Park, Japan David Frid, Oakville Ontario Canada Anne Del Borgo, Boothbay Harbor ME John & Karla Ayer, Cutler FL John J. Caldbick, Seattle WA Rose & Hans-Peter Sinn, Huntington NYt Ted Walsh & Jeff Wilson-Charles, Conway NH Greg Mickey, West Hartford CT Scott & Sally Johnson, Waterville VT WoodenBoat School, Brooklin ME Alex Forbes, Tahoma CA J. Robert
