Art Libby, age 73, of Annapolis, died 8 November after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joan Johnson, his children, Arthur, Paige, and Timothy; his grandchildren, A.J, Jack, Alden, Amalie, Trippe and Oliver; and his sister, Martha Libby Calwell.

 

Art is widely known for his lifelong love of sailing, a passion he shared with his wife and passed on to his children and grandchildren. He joined the Annapolis Yacht Club in 1972 and served on almost every AYC committee before becoming Commodore in 2000. His sailing accomplishments were many, including winning High Point in the Pearson 30 class in 1998. He volunteered his time giving back to the sport he loved. He served as Fleet Captain of the Cal 25 Fleet, President of CBYRA, and various race committees. His Corinthian spirit and love of the sport was honored by a special CBYRA trophy, the "Art Libby Corinthian Spirit Award" given to a junior sailor who shows sportsmanship qualities on and off the race course. Art was also a member of the Sailing Club of the Chesapeake.

 

A memorial mass celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday 16 November 1030 at St. John Neumann Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis. Interment will be held privately.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the research efforts of Dr. A. Quinones-Hinojosa Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Neurosurgery 100 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201, or AYC Junior Fleet, 2 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Online condolences may be made to the www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com

Now is a great time to check out the CBYRA Ship Store as new products are being adding in time for holiday shopping. Go to coralreefsailing.net/cbyra and take advantage of FREE standard shipping in November! Remember personalization options, like team/boat name and sail number, are available on most items.

 

Discount pricing is still available on select 2011 Annapolis Race Week gear.  Browse all the sale items, from cotton to microfiber, at coralreefsailing.net/annapolis_race_week also!

All member club delegates are invited to attend the CBYRA Annual General Meeting on Saturday 3 December at the Annapolis Yacht Club.  Registration will open at 0900 in the Skipjack (ground level) and the meeting will be called to order at 0930.

 

Club Delegates are asked to complete and return the following items prior to the meeting:

 

~ RSVP
~ Proxy Form (if Delegate can not attend)

~ 2012 Club Renewal Form 

~ 2012 Club Dues Invoice (send check for $250)

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