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Issue No. 9, Sept - Oct 2016 From the Helm Greetings Salty Dawgs! The big news is of course the announcement of forming the Salty Dawg Sailing Association. That is off and running with a lot of excitement and positive feedback from Salty Dawgs and our sponsors. And we are finding it has created a lot of interest in the sailing community. We have a nice article in this issue on this development – please read this and come join the Association. Fall is fast approaching with a lot of neat activities. We have completed our seminars and the Boat Show booth in Newport, with very good attendance, catching up with many Salty Dawgs, and meeting many sailors interested in our activities. So now, coming up are the events in Annapolis, with the seminars at Mears Pavilion October 5 th , a Salty Dawg booth at the Annapolis Show the 6 th 10 th , and our annual Annapolis Rendezvous at Mears Pavilion on October 6 th . More details are in this issue. Come see us! And then comes our crown jewel with the seminars in Hampton, VA and the Fall Rally to the Caribbean. We have another large fleet – sign-up and join the fun. And this year we have a Rally from Bequia to the BVI to link up with the fleet from Hampton. More details are in this issue. Lastly, we both have to thank all of you for your best wishes as we have each faced medical challenges this summer and fall. We are getting through it with your support. We hope to see you this fall at these great events. Newsletter Founding Sponsors Cheers - Linda, Bill and Zoe Ladyhawke on the Run Bluewater Cat

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Page 1: Newsletter - Salty Dawg Sailing Association...Issue No. 9, Sept -Oct 2016 We have a nice article in this issue on this development From the Helm Greetings Salty Dawgs! The big news

Issue No. 9, Sept - Oct 2016

From the Helm

Greetings Salty Dawgs! The big news is of course the

announcement of forming the Salty Dawg Sailing Association.

That is off and running with a lot of excitement and positive

feedback from Salty Dawgs and our sponsors. And we are

finding it has created a lot of interest in the sailing community.

We have a nice article in this issue on this development – please

read this and come join the Association.

Fall is fast approaching with a lot of neat activities. We have completed our seminars and the

Boat Show booth in Newport, with very good attendance, catching up with many Salty

Dawgs, and meeting many sailors interested in our activities.

So now, coming up are the events in Annapolis, with the seminars at Mears Pavilion October

5th, a Salty Dawg booth at the Annapolis Show the 6

th – 10

th, and our annual Annapolis

Rendezvous at Mears Pavilion on October 6th. More details are in this issue. Come see us!

And then comes our crown jewel with the seminars in Hampton, VA and the Fall Rally to the

Caribbean. We have another large fleet – sign-up and join the fun. And this year we have a

Rally from Bequia to the BVI to link up with the fleet from Hampton. More details are in this

issue.

Lastly, we both have to thank all of you for your best wishes as we have each faced medical

challenges this summer and fall. We are getting through it with your support. We hope to

see you this fall at these great events.

Newsletter

Founding Sponsors

Cheers - Linda, Bill and Zoe

Ladyhawke on the Run Bluewater Cat

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Rally to Maine by Hank George, sv/Flash

On a warm, sunny July 10th, four Salty Dawg vessels,

Flash, Timing, Kokopelli (at right) and Rubicon departed

Indian Creek and nearby Deltaville with moderate norther-

lies for a nice sail down the Chesapeake, and the begin-

ning of the inaugural Salty Dawg Rally to Maine. At that

same time Song 1 departed Annapolis for the C&D Canal

and the Delaware Bay, planning to meet up with the fleet

in Rhode Island. The southern Chesapeake vessels put in

to the quaint little Eastern Shore village of Cape Charles

for the night, waiting for the northerlies to clock to the east and southeast, which they did the

next morning. With favorable winds the fleet departed the Chesapeake for the two-day off-

shore passage to Rhode Island, with excellent sailing early on, and motoring toward the end

of the passage.

The night before arrival in Rhode Island had the vessels dodging fishing trawlers south of

Long Island, with Salty Dawgs regularly hailing fishing vessels to coordinate safe passage.

But, all made it safely through the fishing fleet, and arrived the next afternoon in Dutch

Harbor, off Conanicut Island and Jamestown, Rhode Island. There we were met by several

other Salty Dawgs joining the fleet, including Ladyhawke, Accacia, Bluewater Cat, Legato,

Ariana, and Akula, plus Sapphire joining us for happy hour and dinner. On our arrival day,

we gathered ashore at the Dutch Harbor Boatyard picnic area for a pot luck happy hour – this

was the first chance for most of the fleet to get to know each other. We had a lot more fun

and adventure ahead of us. The next afternoon we had a webcast weather briefing from

Chris Parker and a captain’s meeting. Chris warned of fog - perfect for Salty Dawgs! READ

MORE

Changes in Latitude Cape Town to Mt. Desert by Cassie Arnold, S/V Song 1

There is so much more to sailing a large boat than

meets the eye. Cruising in Maine as two people requires

four eyes at all times to avoid the lobster pots covering

the water in neon, recognizable from afar, and less so

when they are black and dark green.

The stakes are even higher in a catamaran because two

hulls can easily snag a buoy, especially when it is tog-

gled to a satellite, which creates a barrier that is invisible until the last minute. These pots

make smooth sailing almost impossible because they appear continuously.

Yet, there is much more to the experience of costal cruising off Maine, no matter the number

of pots to dodge. The views and vistas defy description though once seen become absolutely

unforgettable.

There are so many places to visit, enjoy and learn about. Little towns

punctuate vast open areas of seaway, a welcome sight wherever you

are going. Today, for example, we left from Southwest Harbor, the far-

thest east we had planned to go this trip and arrived five hours later at

a lovely anchorage called Seal Bay. The pristine landscape consists

mostly of tall closely-spaced pines, and generous sized rocks on a

ground of slate blue, all a delight to see especially for the first time.

After the passage, which had begun at the beautiful Northeast Harbor,

we made our way through islands to our ultimate destination, where we are anchored for

Cruising Articles

Maine Photo Gallery

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happy hour. After a day of playing lobster pot pinball, we feel this pristine paradise is well

deserved.

While at Northeast Harbor, we took full advantage of the free

bus system all over Mt. Desert Island, took in as much as possi-

ble and hiked for 6 hours on Cadillac mountain in Acadia Na-

tional Park to celebrate our 35th anniversary. We finished the

day of hiking at the quaint Asticou Inn, with popovers, pre-

serves and ice cold draft beer.

Sailing has not always been this way for me. Although I grew

up sailing, I had a very frightening experience in my early teens which seems to have lodged

itself securely in my nervous system. READ MORE

Sargassum and Invasive Sea Grass Increase in the Caribbean by Joan Conover, SSCA CS Coordinator, s/v Growl Tiger

This is an update to an article on this subject that we ran last year

During the previous and this years cruising season, various impacts of seaweeds, such

as Sargassum and bottom-growing invasive sea grass ( H. Stipulacea), has been increasing

in the Caribbean.

Jim Franks, Senior Scientist of Gulf Coast Research

Laboratory at University of Southern Mississippi re-

ported sargassum incoming to Grenada in quantity.

He is concerned it will return to the more active cycles

of previous years. Recent Caribbean reports bundles

of “Pine Needles”, or what is thought to be Manatee

grass, also adding to the floating mixtures of Sargas-

sum in the islands. One Dawg had the ‘needles’ fill up

his engine’s heat exchanger causing over heating. Several Salty Dawg vessels remember

facing mats of the weeds on passages south, the embayment in Soper's Hole and other are-

as of the islands in previous trips. The month of September in 2015/2016 was bad but weed

had subsided to small areas by the time our vessels arrived. We may not be able to expect

that same situation this year!

Additionally, invasive sea grass, like the under water mats of ‘crabgrass’ like weed on the

bottom of bays such as Charlotte Amalie, make anchoring a challenge. Invasive grasses and

weeds are to be expected in these warming oceans. For seafloor growing seaweeds such as

H. Stipulacea, mats of these invasive sea grasses have formed in

many bay areas of the Caribbean, per Sint Maarten's Nature Con-

servatory (http://www.naturefoundationsxm.org/), more than four

territories identified with infestations. This particular grass forms

dense root mats presenting boaters with new anchoring difficul-

ties.

Sargassum weed increase has caused significant issues for the

Caribbean, beaches, turtle nests and nesting was affected in sev-

eral ways. Post weed impacts are caused by several issues; first

weed buildup, then the weed removal techniques with heavy

equipment or other such efforts. Sint Maarten, as reported by Na-

ture Conservatory had only one nest successfully hatched in their

sentinel hatchery area; Bequia was reported to have no hatching.

READ MORE

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“Kingdom of Fog” by Seale George, sv/Flash

Recently, 11 sailboats in full trawler mode, entered Akula, Kingdom of Fog, just south of our

Rubicon where lobster traps abound. Everything was fine as we trailed one behind the

other. And then we all heard a strange sound - engines stopped, screens went blank, radios

were silent and everyone held their breath.

Strains of a beautiful Song were heard. Could it be the Sirenas calling

us toward shallows and dangerous rocks. But no, the music was more

of an Ariana, played with full Legato. Moments later, Kokopelli joined in

with her flute as Blue Water Cat began to purr and LadyHawke began to

soar in perfect Timing to the tune.

As if by magic we were transferred to a different place, a different time.

And then in a Flash the moment was gone. The sound of engines re-

turned and our trusty electronics reengaged to guide us on. However,

the silence of radios continued. Nobody wanted to be the first to speak.

Then a feeble voice on the radio asked “Did anyone but me just see

what happened.” One voice said, “I thought I was tired, but I think it

really happened.” Another chimed in “darndest thing I ever experienced.”

As we reflect on what really happened, it became very clear. Sure, the eerie thick fog put our

imaginations to work, but what we experienced was the Salty Dawg bonding with one anoth-

er, as we became one with our boats. Our reliance on instruments (all hail radar, all hail

AIS), and the secure feeling of other boats nearby gave us a confidence in ourselves, our

skills and our vessels.

As Dawn approached and we exited the Kingdom of Fog and entered the Land of Rock, we

felt the good wishes of Sapphire and Accacia from Dutch Harbor and looked forward to reu-

niting with our loyal Roadie, Lang Bevis and other Salty Dawgs waiting in safe harbor. Alt-

hough we had full Pratique to enter Rockland harbor, Archer was on hand to ensure contin-

ued Manitou (or good spririt) and Makarios (happy blessings.) Had all these Salty Dawgs had

a similar Ah Ha moment? Would talking about it break the spell? Somehow I think they know

exactly what occurred! And now as this Salty Dawg Rally to Maine comes to a close, we ask

“Is this the end or only just the beginning?”

Welcome to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association by Julie Palm, s/v Archer

In 2011, a small group of experienced offshore sailors

dubbed themselves the Salty Dawgs and began an an-

nual cruise-in-company from the Chesapeake Bay to

the British Virgin

Islands. Those Dawgs shared a passion for the experi-

ence of long distance cruising.

In the years since, the passion of a few has exploded

into the dedication of many who are motivated by the satisfaction of not just enjoying offshore

passages themselves but, more importantly, building a legacy for future generations of long

distance cruisers to follow. With this growth from a single Rally to a broad set of sailing-

related activities throughout the calendar year, the Board of Directors of the Rally has decid-

ed it is time to change the name of the operating organization to one that reflects the broader

nature of the organization’s activities. Thus was born the Salty Dawg Sailing Association,

Commander Sponsors

Lieutenant Sponsors

Ensign Sponsors

Pics and Fun

Rubicon in Deltaville

Timing in the Kingdom of Fog

News

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effective September 10, 2016.

The creation of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association also envisions that as the organization’s

Membership grows, revenue from Membership fees will help support the needed transition to

be able to hire support staff to ensure sustainability of the organization and consistency of

services over the long term.

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit educational organization that

seeks to transfer knowledge from experienced offshore passage makers to those who wish to

learn more about the sport and the adventure it presents. Experienced offshore sailors volun-

teer their time to conduct seminars, organize rallies, and host rendezvous. Less experienced

sailors learn from the veterans, listen to their stories and join in the good times together. We

invite past, present, and future blue water sailors to benefit from the Association.

Benefits of the Salty Dawg Sailing Association

Beginning in September 2016 the Sailing Association is offering memberships to have sailors

join in the year-round activities and benefits of the Association. The benefits of an annual

membership to the Salty Dawg Sailing Association are both tangible and intangible:

Tangible Benefits:

Join the Association and more-than-make-up-for your annual dues by receiving:

Early notification of coming events so Members are able to reserve space and ensure

attendance.

Discounted entry fees for all rallies.

Discounted entry fees for all rendezvous get-togethers

Discounted entry fees for seminars

Discounted pricing on Salty Dawg merchandise

Intangible Benefits:

Gain confidence from a host of experienced offshore sailors willing to help you with boat

projects, trouble-shooting, and passage planning through formal seminars and informal

conversations on the dock.

Have fun with like-minded cruisers destined to become life-long friends.

Enjoy a built-in social network at home and in cruising grounds around the world....just by

flying the Salty Dawg burgee.

Follow your friends as they (and you) share sea stories and photos through the Salty

Dawg Facebook page and Dawg Tales newsletter.

Southern Chesapeake Sailors Rendezvous by Hank George, s/v Flash

On July 9th, a warm and sunny Saturday, Seale & I

hosted the inaugural Salty Dawg - Southern Chesa-

peake Sailor’s Rendezvous. The event was designed

to be a fun and informative event for experienced long

distance sailors, sailors planning to begin their sailing

adventures soon, and younger folks with big dreams.

In all 90 sailors showed up for the event, and were not disappointed. The Rendezvous was

hosted at Indian Creek Yacht & Country Club, near Kilmarnock, Virginia, on pastoral Indian

Creek.

Dawgs in Rockland, ME

Cape Cod Fishing

Foggy sunrise off DelMarVa

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The event began mid-afternoon with an Open Boat session on the Club docks. Several

boats were graciously opened by their owners for touring by those wanting to get a feel for

what an equipped blue water boat is like. Both monohull and catamaran types were

represented. Special thanks to Hope & Howard Ratcliffe for making Timing (a Jeanneau 50)

available, and to Brian & Mizzie Black for opening Kokopelli, a Hylas 46. And hosts Hank &

Seale made Flash, their Catana 471 available as well.

From the docks folks moved up to the Clubhouse, and were expertly served drinks and tasty

hors de oeuvres by the Club staff. Hearty discussions among sailors, young and old,

seasoned and relatively new, carried on for a couple hours. The large group of sailors came

from Richmond, local Virginia Tidewater communities, Northern Virginia, and Annapolis.

Also, one of the Salty Dawg Directors, Publisher George Day of Blue Water Sailing Maga-

zine, flew in for the event, and his presence was very much appreciated by all in attendance.

Several Salty Dawgs drove the 3-hour trek from near Annapolis to make the event, and

demonstrated the camaraderie of Salty Dawgs – Dan & Jackie from Chill, Steve & Lynne

from Alberio, Mike & Sharon from Charmed Life, & Ralph & Kathy from Simplicity. And Matt

& Jo Ella came by boat aboard Starburst. Also special friends and Salty Dawgs Bob & Terry

Hood of Kismet from nearby Merry Point made the event. The Salty Dawg family is special.

A highlight of the evening was a Panel discussion of

experienced sailors sharing their stories from the 70’s,

80’s and to the present, with circumnavigators Ward

and Judy LeHardy, long time Pacific sailor Terry

Greene, long time Atlantic sailor Seale George, and

recent Salty Dawg and experienced sailor Kathy Bran-

del. Added to their stories was the background of su-

perb moderator and circumnavigator George Day.

Lots of informative seas stories, sailing strategies, and life advice entertained and informed

the crowd. There was probably not a dry eye in the Clubhouse when Ward LeHardy de-

scribed his motivation for doing a circumnavigation – wanting to visit the spot where his father

lost his life in a World War II battle – Guadalcanal in the Marshall Islands.

And the evening wrapped-up with an entertaining skit choreographed by Seale, and well-

performed by Mizzie & Brian Black of Kokopelli. Suffice it to say folks left with smiles on their

faces after that routine. Fun, camaraderie, safety, education – check-off all of those. And,

many new Salty Dawgs as well.

Announcements

Jack Martin & Associates and Pantaenius America made the following announcement

September 22, 2016:

The Team of Jack Martin & Associates and Pantaenius America are proud co-sponsors of

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association. Jack Martin & Associates and Pantaenius America are

a combination of the most knowledgeable, experienced and capable marine insurance

providers for the coastal and offshore sailor.

Please contact Morgan Wells at [email protected]; 410-626-1000.

Annapolis Seminars

Once again the Salty Dawg’s are hosting a full day seminar at the Mears Marina Pavilion on

October 5th, with noted speakers covering a range of topics related to offshore sailing. The

agenda includes a focus on sail selection, boat preparation, heavy weather sailing, dealing

with emergencies offshore, and more. At the event a drawing will be held for a free, high

Legato

Coming Events

Happy hour on Coots I., Maine

Brian & Mizzie’s skit - Southern

Chesapeake Rendezvous

Bluewatercat

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tech Mantus headlamp. Contact [email protected] to sign-up for the seminar.

Go to Agenda for further details on this event.

Annapolis Sailboat Show

The Salty Dawg Sailing Association will be manning a booth at the Annapolis Sailboat Show

from October 6th

- 10th. Please stop by and say hello, maybe purchase some Salty Dawg

merchandise, and find out more about developments. Tell your friends to come by the booth

to learn more about the Rallies, Seminars and Rendezvous’ run by the Salty Dawgs.

Salty Dawg Annapolis Rendezvous

One of the most popular and oldest Rendezvous’ run by the Salty Dawg organization is the

Annapolis Rendezvous at Mears’ Marina in Annapolis in early October. We often have over

100 Salty Dawgs and sailors attend.

This year the 5th annual Rendezvous is scheduled for October 6

th, beginning at 6:00 PM.

The event includes a superb pulled pork barbecue dinner. And, all for free thanks to the co-

sponsorship of Jack Martin Insurance and Pantaenius Insurance. The event is about meet-

ing other sailors, sharing sea stories, making plans for winter cruising, and Salty Dawgs just

getting together. So put this on your calendar and plan to be there if you are going to be in

Annapolis around the Sailboat Show. No reservation is required.

Fall 2016 Salty Dawg Rally

Preparations are underway for the Fall

2016 Salty Dawg Rally planned to depart

Hampton, VA and other coastal locations

on November 2nd, weather permitting, with

a destination of Virgin Gorda or other loca-

tions of preference. Additionally, a new leg

has been added from Bequia to the BVI.

The Rally welcomes all sailors with blue water sailing experience and is a great opportunity

to take advantage of the safety, education, camaraderie and flexibility offered by the Salty

Dawg Rally.

The Fall Rally includes extensive planning, information

and social events prior to departure. Sailors typically arrive

Hampton, VA at the Bluewater Yachting Center a week

before the planned departure date to participate in semi-

nars, product demonstrations and daily weather briefings.

There is ample opportunity to network with fellow sailors

and partake in cruising discussions. The event is complemented with dinners, “Dark and

Stormy” happy hour, a merchandise store and a raffle with some very good products.

Support and service from the Rally does not end

ashore. Daily weather briefings continue during the

Rally and coordinators monitor and track daily pro-

gress of each boat while providing assistance to any

issues. There is also a daily radio network conversa-

tion to share experiences or issues.

Jeri May & Seale George

Good Reading

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The Bitter End Yacht Club, Caribbean home of the Salty Dawg Rally, provides a wonderful

Arrival Dinner and many sailors continue traveling together throughout the Caribbean partak-

ing in numerous other events.

The flexibility of the Rally enables sailors to make their own decisions about their itinerary,

departure and destination while being provided the safety, education and camaraderie of the

Salty Dawg Sailing Association. Don’t miss this great event!

Registration is now open for the Fall Rally and we hope you will attend. Please see our

website for more information or contact Linda for questions about Registration. Please

contact Phil for info about the leg from Bequia.

On The Water - What to Wear by Matt Schon, Gill NA Sales & Marketing

How Important Is What You Wear? As long as conditions are safe, rough weather should not keep us from having fun on the wa-ter. Rough weather days can be the most memorable, however, poor quality clothing and out of date fabrics can ruin the day for all on the water activities.

Wearing lighter weight, less restrictive highly breathable garments will keep you warm and dry all day in the worst of conditions.

Temperature Tolerance: Genetically our levels of tolerance to cold climates are unique to each person. Getting wet and cold is preventable with the a layering system.

Performance Advantage: Suffering from the cold or extreme heat detracts from peak perfor-mance or simply enjoying the day on the water.

Base layer- Fabric Next to skin Often considered a piece to keep you warm, a base layer’s true function is to only keep the

skin's surface dry by moving moisture away from the skin surface. (Wicking) A base layer is essential for not only staying warm in cold conditions but is as im-portant for staying cool on hot days. If you normally wear cotton tee’s, jeans or old washed out base layer, fresh new base layer can be a ‘night and day’ im-provement in performance and comfort.

With moderate exertion our bodies give off about a quart of moisture vapour in one hour. This is the body’s natural cooling system. To prevent discomfort this moisture should not be absorbed by fabrics next to the skin but be able to evap-orate or wick to the next layer so the skin remains dry.

Cotton clothing can absorb moisture up to 20% of its weight. Damp fabric and moist air transfers heat away from the body twenty times faster than dry fabric.

If you are wearing cotton clothing next to the skin it will absorb the moisture and suck the heat out of your body leaving you feeling cold and clammy, leading to early tiredness and fatigue.

Key points - Always wear good base layer! Base layer leggings, socks and headwear should not to be overlooked. Do not wash polyester base layer in fabric softener. Using an old base layer? Good chance it’s not doing its job.

Example products: Gill 1277; 1280W i2 Long Sleeve T; 1279; 1281W i2 Leggings.

Mid Layer: Worn over the base layer. There is no magic to staying warm. Trap dry warmed air close to the body. Your skin temper-ature is around 87 degrees. The body heats the air next to skin. The warmed air can be trapped in fleece or lofted garments similar to sleeping bag materi-als. Be sure the materials are non-absorbing.

The trapped dry air like double glazing in a house keeps you warm. The gar-ment must be highly breathable to allow moisture to pass through referred to as MVT Moisture vapor transfer. Look for fleece, softshell, lofted garments.

Example products: Gill 1516 Crosswind Jacket; or 1517 Crosswind Salopettes.

Akula

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Waterproof Breathable Outer Layer: The outer layer is where the real protection against the elements takes place and it must be completely waterproof, windproof and modern day fabrics are highly breathable. Never wear the outer layer too snug.

The principle purpose for the outer layer, jacket and chest high trousers is to stop water getting in and to also contain the warm air within the mid layer from escaping. Often looked to for keeping warm which can be a practical side effect. Very important to have good Moisture Vapor Transfer (MVT).

To be effective this layer must be very breathable (MVT) and capable of keeping you dry all day in the worst conditions and pouring rain. The Jacket should include a hood and collar system, protective flaps over the front zip and adjustable inner cuffs.

The latest fabrics are lighter, more flexible but also more durable than ever before. You cannot gauge these fabrics by touch and feel as technology has advanced and water proof garments have become more breathable, more durable (hard wearing) but also softer and lighter. This allows greater free-dom of movement and less tiring when worn for extended periods enhancing

the on the water activity.

Example products - Gill OS22 Jacket; OS22 Chest High Trousers; KB13J Racer Jacket; KB13T Racer Trousers.

For further information on Gill products, go to www.gillna.com, or contact Matt Schon at [email protected].

Ginger Scones

by Mizzie Black, sv Kokopelli

These are very gingery with a grainy texture. They were

surprisingly well received as a happy hour offering.

Recipe:

Preheat the oven to 450 F.

Mix together:

A total of 1 ¾ C whole wheat flour & grain (such as oats, cracked wheat or multigrain

uncooked cereal). I use 1 C flour and ¾ cup grains.

2 ¼ tsp baking powder

1 Tbs sugar

½ tsp salt

Cut into the dry ingredients until the size of small peas: ¼ C butter

In a separate bowl: beat 2 eggs. Add:

½ C cream, sour cream or yogurt

A 2” piece of ginger root, grated

Dinghy Raft Up in Rockland

Foggy Full Moon—Seal Bay, Maine

Touring Brooklin Boatyard

Recipes

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½ C minced crystallized ginger

Mix all ingredients together with a few swift strokes. The dough should be soft. If you

used a lot of grain, as I do, add a little more cream or milk until the dough is sloppy soft.

The extra liquid will help the grain soften as it cooks.

Pat the dough into a circle ¾” thick on a buttered pan. Bake for about 20 minutes until

lightly browned.

Best eaten warm. Enjoy!

Contributors Welcome!

We welcome any material you can provide for this publication - a favorite anchorage - that

special island - or one particular harbor - a super recipe to share with Dawgs, dinner or happy

hour - and, cool photos. Send material to [email protected].

Thank You! Many thanks to our Contributors, Members, Sponsors and Readers. You make this Associa-

tion and Newsletter possible. We hope you enjoy the newsletter and we welcome your sug-

gestions. This issue was prepared by Hank George and Ken Gelao.

Salty Dawg Sailing Association Contacts:

Crew Info: [email protected]

Membership: [email protected]

Newsletter: [email protected]

Rally/Rendezvous [email protected]

Registration: [email protected]

Sponsorship: [email protected]

Volunteer: [email protected]

Website: www.saltydawgsailing.org

Website Contact: [email protected]

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