U.S. Patriot Sailing upcoming events

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

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 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.

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 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