Reston, VA, residents during the week and Annapolis sailors by weekend, Jake and Nancy Jacobson are active members of the Chesapeake Boating Club (CBC) just around the corner from SpinSheet’s world headquarters in Eastport. With so much traveling in between places, they appreciate that “the boats are in great shape and available when we want to sail,” says Jake. The couple also likes having CBC take care of all the maintenance.
CBC members Jake and Nancy Jacobson.
How did you get into sailing?
I flew several different jets in the U.S. Air Force during 30 years of active duty, and after I retired, I wanted something Nancy and I could do together. When she suggested taking sailing lessons at J/World Annapolis, joining CBC was a natural next step. Sailing and flying are quite similar, from the generating and controlling lift by changing the shape of an airfoil, to constantly monitoring the weather.
Have you introduced anyone else to sailing?
I don’t think we’ve introduced anyone that’s taken up sailing, but we’ve taken lots of first-time sailors out with us.
Do you have a favorite recent sailing memory?
The best memories have been sunset dinners on the boat in Annapolis Harbor and on the Severn River and sailing with friends from the club, on the annual trip to the British Virgin Islands.
Can you list one thing sailing as a sport has taught you?
Never get complacent, just like flying; you need to keep thinking ahead.
Can you tell us about one interesting person you met through sailing?
Kevin Ryman, owner of CBC, a true professional, life-long sailor, and wealth of information. I’d like to recognize Alex Berg, too. He’s Kevin’s right-hand man and also a wealth of information. He’s made a great club even better… He’s also a great mate on the annual trips to the BVI.
