A full slate of new officers was elected to head up the Chesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Association for 2016 at the group’s annual Winter Dinner and Business Meeting held January 9 at the Double Tree Annapolis Hotel. 47 members and guests attended the gathering of the owners, part owners, and former owners of Hinckley yachts active on the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
Guest Speaker Elliot Oldak, nephew of Harold Oldak, an owner of one of the first Bermuda 40’s built, spoke about the development of the famous Bill Tripp Jr.-designed yacht and shared remembrances from his early sailing experiences.
Pat Cooper of St. Michaels, the newly elected Commodore, thanked outgoing Commodore David Dale of Arlington and Vice Commodore Walt Shoemaker of Washington for their years of service to the organization. Richard Rosenthal of Great Falls was elected Vice Commodore and Penny Zahn of Severna Park was elected Secretary/Treasurer. David Wallace of Baltimore was elected to a new Member-at-Large position.
The organization was founded in 1977 by Bermuda 40 owners on the Chesapeake to share information and camaraderie with fellow sailors. While most of its members sail the Chesapeake, it represents yacht owners on the East and West Coasts, the Netherlands, Canada, Australia and Singapore. Last year seven classic Hinckley Bermuda 40s sailed in the Elf Classic Yacht Race from Eastport Yacht Club to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. CBB-40 is a founding member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame.
The group has an active cruising schedule, meets regularly for fine dining and publishes a newsletter to share repair, cruising and racing advice. Membership is open to owners of all Hinckley-built yachts, both sail and power. For more information, please contact Penny Zahn at [email protected]
by Penny Zahn
