Evening star., 1950-06-11
By Malcolm Lomborne, Jr.

Chesapeake Bay. long considered
one of the finest cruising areas in
the country, no more is the exclu-
sive preserve Of yachtsmen.
Thanks to the boat owners
themselves, the Chesapeake's
many lovely harbors, broad ex-
panses for sailing and historic
landmarks can be enjoyed by the
non-boat owner.
An increasing number of yachts
men, faced with high costs of up
keep, are chartering their boats
during periods of the summer and
early fall. The charter costs help
them pay those yard bills or maybe
down payment on a new suit of
sails or an engine.
And that Is where the land
bound vacationer gets a break.
How Much?
Here then are some pointers for
those seeking something different
and long remembered-in va
cations:
The question asked by prospec-
tive charterers above all others is
How much?" Like any vacation
there's boat to fit almost every
purse. Boats are available for
charter here and at yachting CEN
ters on the bay from $50 a week
for a little auxiliary sailboat big
enough for two to $500 a day for
sea going yacht complete with
crew of four.
Fortunately. most of the boats
for charter range between Is and
go feet in length. The 100-foot
houSeboats are few and out of
sight for most charterers, anyway.
Boat owners and the insurance
companies usually require the
prospective charterer or some
member of the party to have ex-
perience in handling a boat before
agreeing to a charter.
Take Owner Along.
While this may be a stumbling
block in finding the right boat for
your vacation cruise, there is a
way out. It's not unusual for the
owner to agree to go along with
the charter party in the role of
skipper and overseer.
Another solution to this question
is to find an experienced person
who would be interested in join
ing the party and helping pay the
expenses.
In fact, this expense sharing is
what makes chartering attractive.
For instance, a 35-footer available
at 5000 a week would have accom-
modations for four. Divided four
ways, the initial cost is $50 a
person.
The 5000 price includes the
usual yacht equipment, cooking
facilities and the like. The char
terer supplies the food, ice, fuel,
blankets and bed linens. Here
again. share -the-expense plan
reduces the cost.
Listed With Brokers.
Having decided that a cruise of
the Chesapeake and its many fas-
cinating by-ways is just what you
desire this summer. you will want
to know whom to see about ar
ranging a charter.
The majority of owners have
their craft listed with yacht
brokers. who would handle most
OF the details involved in a char
ter. Washington brokers in this
business include Hugh Alexander,
James Hannah & Son and Robert
G. Wilson. jr. Daniel B. Lloyd,
also of Washington but not al
broker, has a 30-foot auxiliary
ketch for day charter out of the
Washington Sailing Marina.
Annapolis is a favorite charter
center. There will be found Lin
ton Rigg & Co., brokers located
in Carvel Hall, and Arnold Gay,
operator of the Thomas Langan
Boat Yard, which is the home
port of a number of charter
yachts.
At nearby Galesville, Md,
Hartge's Boat Yard offers a Is
foot auxiliary sloop with accom-
modations for two or three at $85
q week.
Yards in the charter business
a