Celeste and Mark Streger of CBC.
If you sail out of Annapolis’s Back Creek, you may see Celeste and Mark Streger heading out the mast-lined creek and into the open Bay. Like the other club members we have interviewed this month, the duo manages to sail actively without owning their own boat. Through their membership with Chesapeake Boating Club (CBC) in Eastport, they have access to 20 daysailers and cruisers. Here’s what they wanted to share with SpinSheet readers:
How did you get into sailing?
We started several years ago by taking classes at several J/World locations in Newport and Annapolis.
What’s the best part about being in a cruising club?
The best part of CBC is that we do not have to the maintain the boats. The staff does a great job of maintenance, so the boats are always ready to sail. Paul Mikulski, Kevin Ryman, and Alex Berg are focused on keeping the boats in great shape and ready to sail so that club members can focus on sailing and having fun. With a variety of boats there is never an issue of not being able to go sailing.
Do you have a favorite recent sailing memory?
We cruised last year through the narrows at Tilghman Island on the way to Cambridge. That was a great sail, and we stayed at some very nice anchorages. We also like anchoring behind Dobbins Island (on the Magothy River), which is close enough to get there in a few hours and very quiet and special at night.
Tell us about one interesting person you met through sailing.
One of the friends we have met through the club is a retired Airforce Pilot. I believe sailing must seem low key compared to flying solo at night.
Anything else you would like to share about your sailing adventures?
Sailing is a great way to escape work and stress. We have had a variety of experiences while exploring the Bay and believe there are so many spots we have yet to discover. The staff at CBC facilitates this. They are always available to answer questions or to help out with any last-minute preparations.
