Introduction: We welcome all people of all ages with an interest in sailing whether boat owner or not. Each of us started out not knowing a fig about boats and sailing. Everyone has to start somewhere. Why don't you start with us? On this site you'll find information about us, and our activities, along with descriptions of our events.

What's New:

--> Memorial Week-end Cruise Was Great - We had two days of great sailing, first to the Magothy then to Stony Cr.  Stony was a big surprise, nice cove and deep water.  We have always gone up Nabbs Cr.; but, maybe Stony will be our new anchorage for the future. 

--> June Week-long Cruise Next Up - We already have 15+ boats signed up and we've ordered only fair winds and clear skys for June 20 thru 27.  If you plan to join us, you must make your intentions known to our Cruise Director (sailboat25*aol.com) as marina space is tight.  Click Here to see the Cruise Info.

--> Plan on Friday July 3rd in Rock Hall - Esteban and Jennie Diaz will be hosting a redoux of their 2008 Crab Fest at their home in Rock Hall followed by a concert by the US Navy Band at Rock Hall Harbor..  This is absolutely a fun event.  The Rock Hall Trolly will haul you to and frow the harbor for the concert.  Rock Hall and Swan Cr. are jam-packed for the week-end so make plans early.  Follow that with the Middle River Fireworks on Saturday, July 4th, sponsored by the Marine Trades Assn. of Baltimore County.  If you'd like to make a donation in appreciation of these absolutely terrific arial displays, go to mtabc.org.  The money goes to their college scholarship fund.  Don't miss these teriffic events.  Plan it right and you can see fireworks on Friday and Saturday.

--> And Welcome Our Newest New Members: Move over Bob and Barb Pulyer, we have a new-newest member Paul Macom, "Serenity" a Tartan 27 on pier 5 at Maryland Marina.  Paul bought "Serenity," his first live-aboard boat in 2008.  He has his story on a personal website at wvbackroads.com.  Look for "A New Direction" in the navigation bar.  There are lots of good pictures.  Welcome aboard Paul.

--> Why join Fleet-8?  Click Here to see the Top 10 Reasons why Fleet-8 is a great club regardless of what boat you have.

2007 Member of the Year Award Goes to Norma Stumpp Warren Updike, of Warr De Marr, and the 2006 recipient of the award, presented the award at the recent Change of Watch Meeting. The Award is traditionally given to the one person who has made themselves stand out during that sailing calendar year as someone who has gone "above an beyond" their expected roles as fleet members. Norma, and her shipmate Bruce can be counted on to champion Fleet activities offering their home, boat, and selves in furtherance of fun afloat. Their spirit of fun, giving, and camaraderie are what Fleet-8 and life on the water are all about.  Congratulations, Norma. Click Here to see the Awardees from prior years

Useful Links
We weren't going to have a "links" section as there are so many other places to find useful links online.  However, these are particularly useful and important as items of safety and education that we think it worthwhile having them here.
	Are you up on VHF radio stuff?  Planning on buying a new radio?  Want to be ready for "Rescue 21?" What about DSC, MMSI?  Or just want to brush up on radio technique?   This website will bring you up to date, or provide initial training for newer/younger boaters.  Click Here
BoatUS Foundation	The final report of a study co-sponsored by West Marine and Modern Sailing Academy to investigate the issues, techniques, and problems of Crew Overboard (COB).  Involved were: US Naval Academy, USCG, others.  You need to read this and consider how prepared you and your crew are to effect a COB recovery.  Click Here
floatplancentral Official Site of the Float Plan	What is a float plan? It may just save your life. And here is the definitive web site for making a float plan, and how to use it, including an Adobe PDF form you can fill on-line and print or e-mail to your follow-ups.  Click Here

What to do with old flares and pyrotechnics - Baltimore County residents may drop off unwanted household chemicals, paints, pesticides, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light bulbs, ammunition, fireworks and automotive fluids for recycling or proper disposal at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill, 6257 Days Cove Road, White Marsh, 21162 from April 1 through November 30, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Information: 410-887-4066.

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