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EGGEMOGGIN REACH REGATTA RESULTS
Yacht Skipper Designer Builder Year 2 KELLS J. McShane B. Stephens Brooklin BY 1999
CLASSIC A 3 INTUITION K. Schoettle B. Rieff B. Rieff 2006
1 ROUGE S. Simons Herreshoff/S&S Persson 1953
2 NOETA A. Correa Aage Neilson Walsted 1960 SPIRIT OF TRADITION B
3 IOLANTHE B. Yarro N. Herreshoff Rieff 2008 1 HOI AN M. Heilner B. Stephens Brooklin BY 2003
2 ANNA S. Rowse S&S Brooklin BY 2007
CLASSIC B 3 VORTEX S. White K. Reimers Brooklin BY 1990
1 GOLONDRINA J. Eide Hunt/Howland Concordia 1958
2 STARLIGHT D. Brewster Hunt/Howland Concordia 1954 AAGE NIELSEN
3 FOFER H. Stehli Heitdman — 1953 1 NOETA A. Correa Aage Neilson Walsted 1960
CLASSIC C CONCORDIA
1 LONG WHITE C… S. Pepperell L. Herreshoff Pepperell/ 1996 1 GOLONDRINA J. Eide Hunt/Howland Concordia 1958
2 MERMAID B. Parish S&S P. Luke 1957 S&S CORRECTED
3 CAPER J. Law P. Rhodes Knutson 1957 1 SIREN P. Cassidy S&S Nevins 1936
S&S UNCORRECTED
VINTAGE A 1 SIREN P. Cassidy S&S Nevins 1936
1 HAYSEED W. Ulbrich S. Hoyt Nevins 1923 ALDEN
2 ALIKOMEN J. Weinstein J. Alden H. Gamage 1930 1 HERON N. Bower J. Alden N. Bower 2003
3 THISTLE Macpherson Crowninshield Shivrock 1929 SHORTEST ELPASED TIME
1 SIREN P. Cassidy S&S Nevins 1936
VINTAGE B JOEL WHITE AWARD (First Plank on-frame)
1 SIREN P. Cassidy S&S Nevins 1936 SIREN P. Cassidy S&S Nevins 1936
2 GENTIAN D. Rogers S&S Nevins 1936 MOST PHOTOGENIC
3 DORADE E. Cato S&S Minneford 1930 Buzzards Bay 30s, rebuilt by French & Webb and relaunched 2008
OLDEST BOAT
GAFFS & SCHOONERS YOUNG MISS V, Paul Herreshoff Herreshoff 1902
1 MARILEE M. Clayton Herreshoff Herreshoff 1926 EGG CUP
2 TANNIS J. Cronin Carter Carter 1937 Marilee Tender Crew
3 VELA H. Hawkins H. Hawkins H. Hawkins 1996
SPIRIT OF TRADITION A
1 WINDSPRITE Pedersen Rieff/Pederson Rieff/Pederson 2004
ASMFC SUMMER MEETING
these sharks utilize state water coastal estu-
Snowe Calls for Investigation
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aries and bays as pupping grounds and
by Mr. Augustine. Motion carries. nurseries. The FMP seeks to protect preg-
Continued from Page 14.
cises; (5) the validity of the scientific conclu- Move to approve Draft Spiny Dogfish
nant females when they are concentrated in
sions produced by the stock assessments Addendum II for public review and comment.
these areas to give birth.
sustained through careful, science-based and modeling exercises; and (6) the adher- Motion made by Mr. Augustine and sec- Prior to the FMP, there was inconsistent
fisheries management, making it critical that ence to Congressional intent for developing onded by Mr. P. White. Motion carries. application of shark regulations at the state
the science underlying this management be science-based management guidelines and Move to nominate Dave Simpson as level. Some states mirrored federal regula-
of the highest caliber. Unfortunately, con- recommendations. Each of these compo- vice chair of the Management Board. Motion tions while others had less stringent provi-
cerns about the veracity of the Center’s nents is a vital part of the science-based by made Mr. R. White and seconded by Mr. sions. Implementing the complementary plan
scientific data and conclusions undermine management process, so it is critical that P. White. Motion approved. will not only help the stocks rebuild by
our fishing communities’ confidence in sci- each link of this chain be thoroughly exam- Move to accept Eric Brazer, Jr. to the controlling fishing pressure but will also
ence-based management and prevent them ined. Spiny Dogfish Advisory Panel. Motion made increase enforceability throughout the spe-
from supporting subsequent regulations. Particularly for the New England by Mr. Adler and seconded by Mr. Augus- cies management area.
We request that the Department of Com- grounfishery, time is of the essence. NMFS tine. Motion carries. The FMP includes management mea-
merce Office of Inspector General undertake is currently putting the finishing touches on Move to remove Option H from Draft sures for smooth dogfish and will offer the
a close examination of the scientific methods a new groundfish stock assessment that will Addendum III. Motion made by Mr. R. White first coastwide management of that species
and work carried out by the Center. Specifi- inform revised management measures NMFS and seconded by Mr. McKiernan. Motion off the Atlantic coast. Smooth dogfish are
cally, for each of the fisheries noted above, plans to implement prior to the start of the carries. not managed in federal waters and the FMP
we urge you to carry out an independent next fishing year on May 1, 2009. Severe new Move to include an option basing allo- will control harvest through state landing
assessment of: (1) the assumptions underly- regulations have the potential to shut down cation on landings between 2000 and 2007. restrictions.
ing stock assessments, biological opinions, one of the world’s most historic fisheries. It Motion made by Mr. Travelstead and sec- The FMP establishes a seasonal closure
and the models used to determine actual and is critical that an independent investigation onded by Mr. Cole. Motion carries. to protect pregnant female sharks and a
target biomass, allowable fishing mortality be conducted expeditiously to evaluate the Move to include an option basing allo- requirement that fins must remain attached
rates, and estimates of mortality rates for Center’s scientific process as it relates to cation on an average of the allocations in through landings; these measures apply to
protected species; (2) the construction of the groundfish and to all of the fish stocks that options A through (amended) H. Motion both recreational and commercial fisheries.
models for determining biomass and mortal- fall under its purview. made by Rep. Abbott and seconded by Mr. Recreational management measures include
ity rates, including an assessment of the We appreciate your attention to this P. White. Motion fails. a prohibition on the harvest of severely
relevant variables and their interrelation- matter so vital to the economy and heritage Move to add to Issue 1 an option to depleted species, size limits, and authorized
ships; (3) methods employed for data collec- of New England and other fisheries data- allocate 1% to Delaware and Connecticut gear. Commercial management measures in-
tion and entry; (4) statistical analyses ap- dependent regions of the country. each. Motion made by Mr. P. White and clude species groupings (such as prohibited
plied to the scientific and modeling exer- seconded by Mr. Miller. Motion carries. and research only); the opening and closing
Move to approve Draft Addendum III as of fisheries concurrent with federal actions
Help Save this 100 Year Old Tug
amended to public review and comment. for small coastal, large coastal and pelagic
Motion made by Mr. Cole and seconded by species groups; a smooth dogfish quota;
Donations are tax-deductible
Mr. Augustine. Motion carries unanimously. seasons, landings restrictions, possession
BUSINESS SESSION (August 21, 2008) limits, gear restrictions and bycatch reduc-
ASMFC Approves Interstate Fishery tion measures; state commercial license/per-
Management Plan for Atlantic Coastal mit requirements; display and research per-
Sharks mit exemptions; and federal dealer permit
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries requirements.
Commission has approved the Interstate Fish- The Plan will be available in September
ery Management Plan (FMP) for Atlantic and can be obtained via the Commission’s
Coastal Sharks. The FMP addresses the website at www.asmfc.org under Breaking
management of 40 species, including smooth News or by contacting the Commission at
dogfish, and establishes a suite of manage- (202) 289-6400. For more information, please
ment measures for recreational and commer- contact Chris Vonderweidt, Fisheries Man-
cial shark fisheries in state waters (0 – 3 miles agement Plan Coordinator, at (202) 289-6400
from shore). or cvonderweidt@asmfc.org.
SATURN is a 117-foot railroad tug built for the Reading Railroad in 1907. She is
Coordinated state and federal manage- Motions: Move on behalf of the Spiny
one of the last railroad tugs in existence and should be saved for future generations to
ment is essential to establishing healthy self- Dogfish and Coastal Sharks Management
enjoy. For further information call toll free: 888-333-8379. or make out check to:
sustaining populations of Atlantic coastal Board approval of the Interstate FMP for
Friends of SATURN, P.O. Box 710, Winterport, ME 04496.
sharks. Many species are depleted and Atlantic Coastal Sharks. Motion made by
vulnerable to collapse if fishing pressure Mr. Simpson. Motion carries unanimously.
continues as it has in recent years. Most of
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