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CCYC LEADERSHIP

 

If you have found your way to this site, then you must have heard about, or have already explored, Cape Charles by water. Maybe you are a “been”, “come”, or “stay” here who simply enjoys the camaraderie of other sailors. It is with this in mind that the Cape Charles Yacht Club was founded in mid-2012 for the purpose of encouraging and supporting yachting in Cape Charles and the surrounding waters; promoting social and recreational fellowship among boaters in Cape Charles; and advocating safety, boating education and etiquette, and responsible marine stewardship. These goals require competent leadership.   Below is an introduction to the Club's Officers for 2023.  

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Davies Storrs
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Commodore

Davies was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland, learning to sail at Severn Sailing Association and spending many summer days on the Severn River.  Virginia Tech graduates, Davies and his wife, Beth, lived and worked in Virginia Beach for 40 years where they raised their 3 children. They owned and operated numerous boats along the way.  Moving to Cape Charles in 2018, they enjoy spending time with their children and 4 grandchildren, the beach, and anything nautical.

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Jim Liepman

Vice Commodore

Civic & Charitable Engagement Captain

Born and raised in Kansas, Jim joined the U.S. Navy in 1967. After starting as a Boson’s Mate swabbing decks on the USS Holder (DD-819), he later graduated from the University of Kansas and was commissioned a U.S. Air Force second lieutenant in 1980. Retiring in 2001 he continues to support the Air Force as a contractor. Jim and his wife Maggie moved to Cape Charles and joined the CCYC in 2017. 

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Scott Miller

Rear Commodore

Scott and his wife Teri have spent the last five years living and working aboard their Kadey Krogen 58 Miller Time.  Scott recently decided to transition and split their time between living aboard Miller Time and also have a home base in Cape Charles, Virginia, where they will spend time with their three granddaughters in the Chesapeake Bay/Eastern Shore area.   Scott and his wife Teri have been boating for the last 30 years and have traveled from New England to Florida and the Bahamas as well as logging hundreds of hours doing offshore cruises between destinations.  In retirement, Scott’s shares his and Teri’s experiences and knowledge to help other boaters and live-a-boards find the right boat and adjust to life and/or work aboard their boats as part of the Zimmerman Marine Yacht Purchase Support program. 

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Bob Panek

Secretary

Bob moved to Cape Charles in 2005 after retiring from the Department of the Navy. Bob was also a Naval Reserve officer and was licensed as a Third Mate in the merchant marine. He and his wife Sue enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and cruising around in their small power boat.

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Ellen Powell

Treasurer

Having grown up outside of Boston, Ellen spent many summers on Cape Cod where she enjoyed sailing in Nantucket Sound with her brother.  Ellen spent 12 years in New Mexico where her three children were born, but missing family and the ocean, she moved back to MA in 2002.  She and her husband Steve moved to northern NH for several years where Ellen enjoyed a banking career before retiring and moving to Cape Charles in 2021.  She and Steve are enjoying being by the water, playing golf and the great community of Cape Charles.

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Rob Harris

Past Commodore (2022)

Rob grew up boating on the Long Island Sound. He loves sailing but became a motor boater when he moved to Virginia Beach in 1995. He and his family boated all over the Lynnhaven, Broad Bay, Linkhorn and Chesapeake on their 22' Grady White. Recently, Rob upgraded to his current 40' Sabre - Yikes! Since moving full-time to Cape Charles in 2017, Rob and Patsy have been cruising all over the bay. 

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Beth Calder

Membership Captain

Beth retired from the telecommunications industry in northern Virginia in 2015 and moved to Cape Charles with her husband, John.  She met her first friends here learning to play Mah Jongg and then with the Cape Charles Yacht Club.  She volunteers for various civic and philanthropic organizations in Northampton County.  She enjoys walking the beach and local parks, book club, kayaking, and cooking.  Above all, she and John travel internationally at least a month a year to learn about the history and culture of other countries, including John's birthplace, England.  

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Lori McDonald

Social Captain

Lori and her husband, Ian, moved from Manassas to Cape Charles in 2020 and soon afterward joined the Yacht Club.  A retired middle/high school math teacher, Lori spends her time volunteering with the Northampton County Education Foundation and Shore Mentors.  In her spare time, she loves to play golf with the Bay Creek ladies.  Although not much of a sailor (the seasickness is real), she does enjoy kayaking in the Bay, strolling the shore looking for beach glass, and watching those gorgeous Eastern Shore sunsets! 

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Ron Wrucke

Communications Captain

Ron and his wife, Sherry, both retired in June 2006 and found the perfect place here in Cape Charles.  Besides photography (http://easternshoreimaging.com), Ron's other hobbies include golf and poking around the yard and gardens.  It is amazing how much satisfaction one can derive from making a long putt or destroying a big weed … !!!  Where better than Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore of Virginia to pursue these retirement dreams?

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John Calder

Beverage Captain

Imported into the US from the UK by my wife Beth 25 years ago. I finished my career in telecommunications in Northern Virginia before retiring and moving to Cape Charles in 2015.  I keep busy doing yardwork, exercising at the Life Center gym, walking the Bay Creek beach, running or walking the Preserve and volunteering for Main Street and the Cape Charles Rotary Club. When the weather is accommodating, I road cycle and train for the Between the Waters bike ride, which I have entered for the past 5 years.  My one last pleasure which I can be found doing most evenings, is to watch the sunset either from my back deck, or in front of my firepit enjoying a Bourbon barrel aged Imperial Stout - delicious!  

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Keith Stone

Small Boat Captain

Keith Stone is originally from Jacksonville Florida where interest in boating started and has continued in Chesapeake Bay area.   Keith works supporting IT systems globally, but best part-time job was Search and Rescue (SAR) in Coast Guard Reserves at Station Mayport for six years where there was almost always action.  His boating range includes the Florida Keys, St. Johns River, St. Augustine, Hawaii, Intracoastal and all over Chesapeake Bay.  Having sailed most boating years has owned sailboats like a 37’ Hunter Legend, 42’ Whitby, but for now has a 24’ Yamaha Jetboat to fish, ski and set out to some good anchorages.  He enjoys long distance biking, motorcycles, scuba, spear fishing and most of all sailing.

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Nicki & Paul Tiffany

Road Clean-up Captains

Paul & Nicki have always been working to protect and take care of the environment. They love canoeing and kayaking, as well as hiking and birding. On all of their adventures, picking up trash is always a big part of them.  They are excited to be Captain and First Mate of Road Clean-Up, and hope a lot of other members will join them for our clean-up days. 

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