The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) has been selected to build a new Maryland Dove, a representation of the late 17th-century trading ship that accompanied the first European settlers to what is now Maryland. Maryland Dove is owned by the state of Maryland and operated and maintained by the Historic St. Mary’s City (HSMC) Commission.
SpinSheet Century Club members enjoy some healthy competition, even if many of them are cruisers, so we thought we’d periodically report on those who are leading the pack reaching their goal of logging 100 days on the water within the calendar year.
The Annapolis Sailing School staff will celebrate its anniversary with festivities come summertime. John Cosby, managing director of Annapolis Sailing School, started working there as a junior instructor in 1977, came back every summer in college, and then stayed on full-time as the marina manager.
Annapolis Windsurfing Festival (AWF) Memorial Weekend, May 25-26 at Severn Sailing Association. It aims to provide a fun, inclusive atmosphere for the beginner to seasoned windsurfer while raising awareness of innovative gear improvements that make learning and advancing easier.
Bob Sopka, skipper of Infrared at Baltimore City Yacht Association shares his advice on being patient, cultivating a great crew, and enjoying the ride.
For newcomers, a definition of chartering or charter sailing, whether to do it with or without crew, and a few favorite charter destinations.
Mooring anxiety? Planning, gathering your thoughts, and asking questions will help you overcome your mooring, docking, and anchoring stress while chartering a sailboat.
Sailors don’t need too much arm-twisting to get them to agree to a trip to Charleston, SC, and they’re even more excited to contest the big event: Sperry Charleston Race Week 2019, set to unfold April 11-14. This year’s edition will be packed with Chesapeake talent with two dozen regional boats in the mix and still more Bay sailors crewing for others among the 264 entries.
We put together a long list of sailing terms to make sure everyone's on the same page when they talk Chesapeake Bay sailing. If you are a racer or cruiser, newbie or seasoned sailor we hope you find this glossary helpful!
Chesapeake women, pull together a team and head to New York Harbor for the Lady Liberty Regatta, June 7-9.
