Annapolis Winter Maintenance Day #15 (Sat, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A FEW of the crew have been hard at work! Please come out and help get us ready for 2026 season.

Big thanks so far to Chris Helmkamp, Paul Haber, Steve Connelly, Zach Bayhan, Eric Chen, and Schaffer.

This Saturday we will:

FARR 40: PATRIOT VI- back corner of lot.

- sand bottom paint ( small area on stern bottom)

- Mast (paint, measure for wiring harness) / fit carbon top

- barrier coat hull ( four coats needed)

- prep & barrier coast Saildrive

- install life lines with rollers.

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Below is the Farr 40 Task list for the Winter - when it is warm we will focus on items that are temp sensitive and as the boat is low to the ground at the moment the exterior hull will be priority.

Sails:

- DONE: Transport ALL Farr 40 sails (20) to Quantum Loft for inspection and repair

- Main Sails transport to Quantum for modification.

Keel:

- DONE: Barrier Coat and paint bottom of bulb (currently accessible) TEMP (50+)

- DONE: Sand off black window on port side (onside up) - Quinn

- DONE: repair trailing edge fairing (TEMP 55+ (with heater) - Quinn

- IN WORKs : Strip port side, 3 layers of glass / fair

Bottom:

DONE: sand off black widow (just light coat that is over baltoplate.... ): 1day - Steve C.

- 90% - Remove ALL bottom paint. 8 Days. - QUINN

- 20% roll barrier coat over area of repair areas (TEMPT 55+)

- 50% sand/barrier coat saildrive (TEMP 55+

- Paint bottom - Baltoplate (TEMP 55+)

Hull:

DONE - "Cut"/Clean Hull - complete 01/09 (E. Chan & W. Quinn)

- affix graphics "PATRIOT VI", "Annapolis, MD", and "GETAC" decals to hull (temp 50+)

- prep bow and hull gelcoat knicks for filling (cometic blemish repairs)

- final polish and wax ( boat is currently low)

Top Deck:

- DONE: install/re-bed winches w/UV4000 (TEMP 40+)

- (80% )install stanchions, pulpit w/ UV4000

- install life-lines

- Install cockpit deck grip (TBD)

Interior:

- install B&G H5000

- reconnect deck Nav lights.

DONE - measure for pipe berths. (DONE)

- clean cooler piano hing (rusted)

- 20% prep bow for sprit (compression post and reinforcement

- sand and refair forward bulkhead at deck joint

- measure for forward V-berth (Nidacore )

- make profile form (cardboard for V-berth support)

Mast:

- DONE: remove running rigging, replace with temp leads,

- DONE: clean hardware (take for inspection)

- DONE: and mast for paint

- DONE: tape off for paint

- DONE: prime

- Measure wiring harness

- mount carbon bracket top

- Paint - gloss

- install tuff track.

- reinstall rigging.

- step mast & tune

Bowspirt:

- DONE: it and measure

- make strop with low friction rings for Tacklines

- make and fit wedges

- measure and fit stainless bolts.

Governor's Cup - Annapolis-St. Mary's (Farr 40) (Sat, August 01, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The St. Mary’s Governor’s Cup Yacht Race is Maryland’s oldest and longest overnight sailboat race, taking sailors on a 60–70 nautical mile journey down the Chesapeake Bay to historic St. Mary’s City. Open to racers and cruisers alike, the event features multiple starting points—including Annapolis and Solomons—and finishes with a lively waterfront celebration at St. Mary’s College, complete with live music, food, and an awards ceremony. It’s a challenging and festive summer tradition that blends competition, camaraderie, and a deep connection to Maryland’s maritime heritage.

Boat: J/109 "PATRIOT VII" USA 51
Slip: A-10

U.S. Patriot Sailing upcoming events

Annapolis Winter Maintenance Day #15 (Sat, May 23, 2026)

Governor's Cup - Annapolis-St. Mary's (Farr 40) (Sat, August 01, 2026)