Margaret V. Hoffman - Pioneer

Posted in: 1950s, Pioneers
Early photo of Margaret V. Hoffman at Back Creek, Annapolis c 1930 and she discusses participating in the first West River Sailing Club (Our Own Damn Yacht Club) in 1929 below.  The Margaret Hoffman perpetual trophy was awarded for the annual race from West River to Annapolis.  The trophy is now awarded to the first classic Chesapeake 20 at the Nationals.  Alex Schafer, the grandson of Captain Dick Hartge, won the trophy in 2008.

Stormy in 1956 & 1962

Posted in: 1950s, Classic 20s
Photos of Stormy on a trailer in 1956 and at an away regatta in 1962 being pulled by Chrysler with wings.

1955 Aerial Photo of Eastport

Posted in: 1950s
Here is a aerial photo of Eastport at the end of Market Street from 1955.  On the back is the name John Iwass (sp) which may be the owner of the marina or person who took the photo.  Given to us by John Kramer. 

1954 President's Cup Results

Posted in: Historical Race Results, 1950s
Results of President's Cup Regatta in the Evening Star:  1st - America skippered by Karl Statter (WRSC), 2nd - Strutaway with Tony Wells (Alexandria) and 3rd - Rainbow with Morton Knight (Alexandria).
 

Chesapeake 20 Reunion

Posted in: Pioneers, 1950s
Undated article (c 1954) about Chesapeake 20s after 35 years.  The Chesapeake 20 Association held reunion at Labor Day to honor skippers who raced earlier than the 1950s.