U.S. Patriot Sailing upcoming events

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

If the Cape Fear is full, sign up for the waitlist. Space is also available on other SMSA boats. Feel free to reach out direct to skippers you know, or contact the Patriot skipper for assistance coordinating.

EYC Friday Night GP 26 - (Wed, June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL EVENT- NO LODGING or TRANSPORTATION available.

Friday Races May 09, 16, & 29; June 13, & 20; July18, & 25; August 08, 15, 22, & 29

Dock Time: 1700: Departure: NLT 1730. First Warning: The Warning Signal for the first class to start each night is intended for 1815.

Boat is located on B- DOCK at Jabins.

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, June 12, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Race Committee (Sat, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Race Committee for Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Women's Marcy Series in the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay area.

Meet at the RC Boat at 0800. Departing shortly after. Plan for a day on the water anchored near the entrance of the Patuxent River. Race is a 12.37 nm course with favorable winds. Hopefully finishing early afternoon. Will collaborate on food and drinks. Bring sunscreen.

Boat: SMSA RC Boat "Favored End"

Marina: Safe Harbor Zahnisers, Solomons MD

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, June 19, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Long Beach Race Week - Viper One Design (Fri, June 26, 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

For race details, see the website at: https://lbrw.org/race-info/

This will be for our Viper 640 class. If we can get enough sailors, our goal would be to race 3 Vipers from US Patriot Sailing against the other entries, giving us our own one-design class.

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, June 26, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Smith Point High Point Regatta (Sat, June 27, 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored race in the Chesapeake Bay.

Docktime: 0730

Starting Sequence: 1000

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: Chesapeake Bay

STARTING AREA: Vicinity of SMSA “B” (# 3, Fl G 2.5 sec)

COURSE: Round Smith Point Light to the finish line.

FINISH LINE: SMSA ‘B’ bears 210° magnetic to port and is within three overall boat lengths.

1000 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1001 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1004 Code “P” Down long horn N

1005 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1006 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1009 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1010 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

Solomons SMSA Summer Invitational Regatta (Sun, June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Chesapeake Bay.

Docktime: 1030

Starting Sequence: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River or Chesapeake Bay Race Area

STARTING AREA: Rendezvous with the RC boat in the vicinity of SMSA ‘B’ (# 3,Fl G 2.5 sec). If conditions warrant, the RC boat will fly Code “L” and proceed to a better starting area.

SCHEDULE: The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race of the invitational is 1300. Additional races will be at the discretion of the race committee. The Race Committee will signal its intention to start another race by flying Flag “R” from the Signal Boat at the finish of a race. No warning signal will be made after 1530.

COURSE: Determined by RC using SMSA Patuxent River or Chesapeake Bay Area Race Marks, drop marks or a combination. CBYRA requires a 5 mile course, with a 2knot average boat speed, for inclusion into CBYRA events.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound CRCA Up CRCA Warning

1311 Code “P” Up CRCA Prep gun/sound

1314 Code “P” Down long horn CRCA

1315 CRCA Down CRCA Start gun/sound

Boat Transport: Shilshole to Lake Union/DD Prep (Mon, June 29, 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Boat: R/22 "PATRIOT X" Sail Number 2201

Moving “Patriot X” from shilshole to a slip in Lake Union (Location TBD). We will be traveling through the locks and may stop at Ballard Mill Marina (where the team storage unit is located) to adjust inventory in the boat.

Moving through the locks can be quick or take 2-3 hours, there is no telling and traffic dependent.

This is a separate event from the DD race tomorrow. There may be an opportunity to practice before putting the boat away for the night, so be prepared to sail.

Do not hesitate to reach out to Team Skipper Rick (meldrum.rick@uspatriotsailing.org / 8086407013)

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, July 08, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, July 10, 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, July 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Patuxent Pursuit Regatta - Friday (Fri, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Patuxent River area.

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, July 17, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Patuxent Pursuit Regatta - Saturday (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Patuxent River area.

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Patuxent Pursuit Regatta - Sunday (Sun, July 19, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Patuxent River area.

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Out-N-Back Race (Wed, July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area. Race as fast as you can to the upwind mark. First boat there gets bragging rights and informs the fleet. All boats turn around and race for the finish. It's a fun way to shake up racing and hopefully all finish at about the same time.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore. If onshore RC is absent; between “Y” and the yellow bay marker ashore. With RC boat on-station; between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X”.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks RC will select a distant mark based on prevalent condition such as “C”, “B” or “M”. This will be the “Out” Mark. The first boat around can take their own time, they are the line-honors winner of the “OUT” race with bragging rights. They will report having completed their rounding on CH 72. At this point the rest of the competitors may reverse course for the race “Back”. RC will record order of finish and attempt to capture epic photos of the finish.

FINISH LINE: at SMSA “Y” as per SMSA GI 15; U.S. sailing prescription to Rule 34 (no RC boat) or between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”.

STARTING SIGNALS: In accordance with RRS 26 mod, Starting Races. All classes start together… keep a look-out for the small boats!

CLASS TIME FLAG SIGNAL SOUND

1825 #9 Up All Warning gun/sound

1826 Code “P” Up All Prep gun/sound

1829 Code “P” Down long horn Fleet

1830 #9 Down All Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours.

SCORING: Boats will be scored for first leg (out) Winner, and order of finish (back).

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, July 24, 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, July 31, 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

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

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, August 05, 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, August 07, 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, August 14, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, August 21, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, August 28, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons Stingray Point Regatta - Thursday Delivery (Thu, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Stingray Point Regatta in Deltaville, VA

Boat: Cape Fear 38 "Patriot XI"

Slip: Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Need crew for deliveries and racing. It's ok if you can only make one portion of the weekend.

Thursday, Sept 3: Delivery to Stingray Point

Friday: Middle distance race

Saturday/Sunday: Windward Leeward racing

Monday: Early morning departure for delivery to Solomons

Accommodations: sleep on the boat, bring a tent for camping, or get your own local hotel/AirBnB

Meals: For purchase on the regatta website.

Solomons Stingray Point Regatta - Friday Race (Fri, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Stingray Point Regatta in Deltaville, VA

Boat: Cape Fear 38 "Patriot XI"

Slip: Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Need crew for deliveries and racing. It's ok if you can only make one portion of the weekend.

Thursday, Sept 3: Delivery to Stingray Point

Friday: Middle distance race

Saturday/Sunday: Windward Leeward racing

Monday: Early morning departure for delivery to Solomons

Accommodations: sleep on the boat, bring a tent for camping, or get your own local hotel/AirBnB

Meals: For purchase on the regatta website.

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, September 04, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

San Diego Duck Derbies!

This is a fun 5nm pursuit race every Friday from April to September

We will race the Dart out of Harbor Island

Boat time is 1630 and then off the dock by 1700

First warning is 1755 and the Dart start time is 1809

The course is 5nm from Bali Hi to the U.S. Coast Guard Station near downtown and back.

It is a great low key race to learn and work on skills or a position that interests you. Also a good way to close out a busy work week and enjoy the bay!

Please message / verify Mike Rose or Mark Theisberg to see if either are available to skipper as they may be out of town at the same time before showing up to the boat.

Solomons Stingray Point Regatta - Saturday Race (Sat, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Stingray Point Regatta in Deltaville, VA

Boat: Cape Fear 38 "Patriot XI"

Slip: Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Need crew for deliveries and racing. It's ok if you can only make one portion of the weekend.

Thursday, Sept 3: Delivery to Stingray Point

Friday: Middle distance race

Saturday/Sunday: Windward Leeward racing

Monday: Early morning departure for delivery to Solomons

Accommodations: sleep on the boat, bring a tent for camping, or get your own local hotel/AirBnB

Meals: For purchase on the regatta website.

Solomons Stingray Point Regatta - Sunday Race (Sun, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Stingray Point Regatta in Deltaville, VA

Boat: Cape Fear 38 "Patriot XI"

Slip: Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Need crew for deliveries and racing. It's ok if you can only make one portion of the weekend.

Thursday, Sept 3: Delivery to Stingray Point

Friday: Middle distance race

Saturday/Sunday: Windward Leeward racing

Monday: Early morning departure for delivery to Solomons

Accommodations: sleep on the boat, bring a tent for camping, or get your own local hotel/AirBnB

Meals: For purchase on the regatta website.

Solomons Stingray Point Regatta - Monday Delivery (Mon, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Stingray Point Regatta in Deltaville, VA

Boat: Cape Fear 38 "Patriot XI"

Slip: Fishing Bay Yacht Club

Need crew for deliveries and racing. It's ok if you can only make one portion of the weekend.

Thursday, Sept 3: Delivery to Stingray Point

Friday: Middle distance race

Saturday/Sunday: Windward Leeward racing

Monday: Early morning departure for delivery to Solomons

Accommodations: sleep on the boat, bring a tent for camping, or get your own local hotel/AirBnB

Meals: For purchase on the regatta website.

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1700

Race Start Time: 1830

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Race Committee (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Race Committee for Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Women's Fall Series Cedar Point Trophy.

Meet at the RC Boat at 0800. Departing shortly after. Plan for a day on the water anchored at the start/finish line. Will collaborate on food and drinks. Bring sunscreen.

Boat: SMSA RC Boat "Favored End"

Marina: Safe Harbor Zahnisers, Solomons MD

Solomons SMSA Hooper/Point-No Point High Point Regatta (Sat, October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:30:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored race in the Chesapeake Bay.

Docktime: 0730

Starting Sequence: 1000

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: Mid Chesapeake Bay

STARTING AREA: Vicinity of SMSA “B” (# 3, Fl G 2.5 sec)

COURSE: Round Hooper Island Light and Point-No-Point Light to starboard, and to the finish line. If code flag "R" (red with yellow cross) is displayed on the committee boat, the course is to be sailed in reverse order with port roundings. SMSA ‘C’ (“1PR”, Fl G 4 sec) is to be passed on channel side at all times. The official distance is 29.4nm. Federal exclusion zones must be avoided at all times.

FINISH LINE: SMSA ‘B’ bears 210° magnetic to port and is within three overall boat lengths.

1000 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1001 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1004 Code “P” Down long horn N

1005 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1006 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1009 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1010 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

Solomons SMSA Fall Invitational Regatta (Sun, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Chesapeake Bay.

Docktime: 1030

Starting Sequence: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River or Chesapeake Bay Race Area

STARTING AREA: Rendezvous with the RC boat in the vicinity of SMSA ‘B’ (# 3,Fl G 2.5 sec). If conditions warrant, the RC boat will fly Code “L” and proceed to a better starting area.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound CRCA Up CRCA Warning

1311 Code “P” Up CRCA Prep gun/sound

1314 Code “P” Down long horn CRCA

1315 CRCA Down CRCA Start gun/sound

Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race (Sun, November 01, 2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race (Sun, November 08, 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race (Sun, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race (Sun, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race (Sun, March 07, 2027)

Sun, 07 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race (Sun, March 14, 2027)

Sun, 14 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race (Sun, March 21, 2027)

Sun, 21 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF

Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race (Sun, March 28, 2027)

Sun, 28 Mar 2027 15:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Frostbite racing in the Patuxent River area.

Docktime: 1100

Race Start Time: 1300

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

PFD's must be worn at all times during this series. Non-Spin Only.

RACE AREA: SMSA Patuxent River Race Area

STARTING LINE: Between yellow flag on the RC boat and “X” or between a yellow flag along the waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination. Mark “K” must be the first mark if RC is on shore. It is encouraged that RC use the RC boat when possible.

FINISH LINE: Between yellow flag on RC boat and “X”, or between a yellow flag along waterfront with a recommended bearing to “Y” of 117 – 122 degrees if RC is on shore.

1300 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1301 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1304 Code “P” Down long horn N

1305 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1306 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1309 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1310 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

TIME LIMIT: 2.0 hours. Any boat finishing 1 hour after the first boat in class will be scored DNF