What Chesapeake Boating Club member Lance Garms likes best about the Chesapeake Boating Club is always having the boats ready for him to sail and not having to worry about maintenance, which of course, gives him more time on the water.
Lance Garms.
He sails J/80s, J/105s, and J/32s regularly out of Back Creek in Annapolis and occasionally on the Patapsco River out of the club’s Canton location in Baltimore.
How did you get into sailing?
You probably don’t remember, but you actually interviewed me in 2011. [We remember!] I was a member of the Annapolis Sailing School club then. I learned initially about 15 years ago but got serious in 2010. In 2012, I joined Chesapeake Boating Club where I now sail with my two daughters.
Can you tell us about one interesting person you met through sailing?
I met Andy Schell of 59 North at the boat show in October and now listen to his weekly podcasts which are very educational. I also met Charlie Enright and Mark Towill of Team Alvimedica. Last June, they sailed the VO65 into New York, and I got to meet them and tour the boat.
How have your daughters taken to sailing?
My daughters love sailing. They both have learned to steer, but the older one enjoys steering more. It took some time to build her confidence, but she is now able to helm the boat while anchoring. My younger daughter likes to complete the sail away checklist and ensures all the systems are working, including filling the water tanks. She also enjoys trimming the sails. This summer we are planning to spend a week on the Bay, and we are just starting to plan for that.
Anything else you would like to share with SpinSheet readers about your sailing adventures?
I did a DelMarVa circumnavigation in 2013 and loved the offshore experience. I’m looking forward to more offshore adventures soon.
