PSA is a Chesapeake Bay Sailing Club

An alert PSA skipper sailed to the rescue when his crew spotted 2 swimmers unable to re-board a Jetski .5 NM west of the shipping channel near Bloody Point. Each time one climbed aboard, the Jetski rolled over. Our crew recovered the swimmers. The Jetski operator was then able to head back to her South River home port. The swimmers sailed safely to Galesville aboard our Catalina 34, Summer Sun, where they met their landside ride home.

After a long winter-spring with the mast removed for inspection, overhaul and modification, the boat completed operational checks and has been returned to service (and racing!)

On May 25, we filled our 2 Catalinas with happy spectators for the U.S. Naval Academy commencement Blue Angels show. (click for video)

On May 24, our racer Vivace got her mojo back as the local yard crew and 3 PSA members re-stepped the mast in a STEADY LIGHT RAIN (sailors’ weather!). Rod rigging re-heading, installation of a new topping lift, overhaul of mast components and renewal of electrical wiring and components were accomplished during the winter. (Click to enlarge.)

Rig tuning, clean-up, sails installation and operational checks are next. We will race in June.

May 14 full moon crew took advantage of Summer Sun’s radar to navigate through fog and darkness out to Thomas Point and find some clear patches for rare moon photos. (click to view)

We began our monthly full moon sail series on April 16. The outing was shortened by scattered thunderstorms in the area, but produced some beautiful photos. (Click for full screen.)

On Pisces and Summer Sun, we conducted Saturday and Sunday new member and skipper 3-year refresher training. Sessions will continue all weekends in April.

Today, we splashed our Catalina 34 Mk II as the boat lift had to overcome an unusual challenge