U.S. Patriot Sailing upcoming events

Solomons SMSA Little Choptank High Point Regatta (Sat, April 11, 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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

Docktime: 0730

Starting Sequence: 1000

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: Chesapeake Bay

STARTING LINE: Between the yellow flag on the RC boat and adjacent drop

mark in the vicinity of SMSA ‘B’ (# 3, Fl G 2.5 sec). If it is not, the line is

defined when SMSA “B” bears 190 magnetic to starboard.

COURSE: Round SMSA “C” (1PR) and R "78" to port, and to the finish. If

code flag "R" is displayed, the course will be sailed in reverse with

starboard roundings. The Cove Point Gas Docks restricted area must

be honored as a keep out zone. The official distance is 32.8 nautical

miles.

FINISH LINE: If RC is on station - between yellow flag on the RC boat and

adjacent drop mark. If RC is not on station - boats are required to take

their own finishing times when SMSA ‘B’ bears 120° magnetic to port

and is within three overall boat lengths if the course was raced as

described. If the course was reversed, finishing time should be taken

when SMSA ‘B’ bears 210° magnetic to port and is within three overall

boat lengths. Each boat will remain in the vicinity of the finish up to 20

minutes to record the finish time of the next boat. Times must be

reported to score@smsa.com by 1700 the day after the race.

STARTING SIGNALS: RRS 26, Starting Races. If a class does not race, the

same starting sequence will be followed, as if the class were racing.

CLASS TIME FLAG SIGNAL SOUND

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

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.

Solomons SMSA Spring Invitational Regatta (Sun, April 12, 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 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, April 15, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 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, April 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 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, April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 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, May 06, 2026)

Wed, 06 May 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 Vice Commodore's Cup (Sat, May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Patuxent River or Chesapeake Bay Race Area.

Docktime: 0830

Starting Sequence: 1100

Start is in the Bay near SMSA "B".

The scheduled time of the warning signal for the first race of the regatta is 1100. Additional races will be at the discretion of the race committee. The goal is to have 2-3 races with none starting after 1530.

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons Practice Sail (Sun, May 10, 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Practice sail.

Docktime: 1500

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 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 Frost-Goode High Point Regatta (Sat, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

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

Docktime: 1030

Starting Sequence: 1245

COURSE: Start is abeam the Solomons boardwalk gazebo near SMSA "S". Race up the Patuxent River to the vicinity of St Leonard Creek Mark 1 Green at (38̊23.053N, 76̊30.166W). Finish is opposite side of the river near SMSA "L". Official distance is 9.70nm.

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

Solomons SMSA Wednesday Nite Race (Wed, May 20, 2026)

Wed, 20 May 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 Practice Sail (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Practice sail.

Docktime: 1700

Boat: Cape Fear 38

Slip: Spring Cove Marina, D28

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

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

Wed, 27 May 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, 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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