U.S. Patriot Sailing upcoming events

SoCal 300 Class 40 Delivery to Santa Barbara (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Class 40 Delivery to Santa Barbara for the SoCal 300 race.

This will be a multi day delivery from San Diego to Santa Barbara.

All safety gear is provided

San Diego Coastal Cup (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

San Diego Coastal Cup

The Coastal Cup is 3 days of racing

Friday is an afternoon race from San Diego Bay to Mission Bay

Saturday is an all day race from Mission Bay to Oceanside

Sunday is an all day race back to San Diego Bay

The races can vary is times be prepared to be on the water for 3-6hrs

All safety gear will be provided

There is room for 2 people to sleep inside the boat on the Dart and space for 1 up top.

Boat time will be put out after Sailing Instructions are posted but expect to be earlier in the morning for Saturday due to the shuttle boat from the Yacht Ckub out to the mooring area.

Michael Rose will be the skipper if you have any questions.

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 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.

Launch & Boat Handling Training (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Dock call is 1700 where Patriot is parked in the dry storage lot on the north end of the marina. There is a gated door entrance between the double cranes & bathrooms located behind the “Little Coney” food stand. The goal of this session is to train veterans & volunteers on rigging and deploying “Patriot” via the crane.

We will also get out to get the sails up and provide some helm training for identified individuals ready to become skippers, with the goal of being added to the Skippers roster to aid the vessel in one of the weekday night races (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday nights)

Street parking is advised, but anywhere not marked by blue lines is ok to park.

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

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.

Solomons Practice Sail (Sat, May 23, 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Practice sail.

Docktime: 1000

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

SoCal 300 Class 40 (Wed, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

SoCal 300 Race from Santa Barbara to San Diego

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Fleet Building (Wed, May 27, 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

NO PRIOR SAILING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

New to sailing? New to racing? This is the event for you. Come see what it's like to race a sailboat in a race where the points don't matter and the score means nothing but bragging rights. This event is meant to be a fun way to learn how to race sailboats.

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Wednesday night practice race 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.

Cal Race Week Vipers 287 and 143 (Fri, May 29, 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Cal Race Week in Marina Del Rey

We will have 2x Viper 640s sailing in Cal Race Week

Chris Walters and Michael Rose will be the skippers

Friday- Boats over the road to MDR, build and launch the boats, practice that afternoon

Sat and Sunday- all day racing

Sunday evening- break the boats down and over the road back to San Diego

Monday will be a boat / gear clean up and reset day

San Diego Duck Derby (Fri, May 29, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 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.

Rocket 22 Practice (Fri, May 29, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

Street parking is advised, but anywhere not marked by blue lines is ok to park.

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

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, June 03, 2026)

Wed, 03 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 05, 2026)

Sat, 06 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 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

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 Women's Marcy Series (Sat, June 13, 2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored Women's Regatta in the Patuxent River.

Docktime: 0800

Starting Sequence: 1000

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

SKIPPERS MEETING: Preceding Friday at 1800 at SMSA

ELIGIBILITY: All female skipper and crew.

RACE AREA: Patuxent River

STARTING AREA: Vicinity of SMSA “X” (drop pin). If conditions warrant, the RC boat will fly Code “L” and proceed to a better starting area.

COURSE: Determined by RC using Patuxent River Race Marks, drop marks, or a combination.

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

TIME LIMIT: No races will be stated after 1500.

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

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