U.S. Patriot Sailing upcoming events

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

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 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