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• Annapolis Sailboat Show: Volunteers Needed

  • Start
    Thu, October 09, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, October 12, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    City Dock, Annapolis, MD (Dock D)

  Register

  In addition to signing up here, please click on the following link to fill out a form if you are interested in supporting U.S. Patriot Sailing at the Annapolis Sailboat Show to request your specific shift(s):   https://forms.gle/o2vUDaB1y7onyYn79

  
  

  Event Timing: October 9-12, 2025 (Volunteers support a morning or afternoon shift, not a daily requirement)
  Event Address: City Dock, Annapolis, MD (Dock D)
  Event Lead: Peter Gibbons-Neff

  Contact peter@pgnoceanracing.com or 610-256-5157 for questions

  
  

  Please help by volunteering with U.S. Patriot Sailing and representing the team at the upcoming sailboat show.  This is an excellent opportunity to engage with the community and share the great work this non-profit organization provides veterans. 

  
  

  We need your support at the show! Peter's Classe Mini 6.50 and Ronnie Simpson's Class40 will be together flying the U.S. Patriot Sailing flag. 

  
  

  Please let us know when you are interested in supporting and we will publish a schedule soon.

  
  

  ***By supporting the team, you will receive free entry into the show for your sign up time***

  We have a limited number of entry badges issued to the team and will need to share throughout the event.  If you sign up for the morning shift, you can likely stay in the show for the afternoon, but will not be allowed re-entry if you exit (since the afternoon shift teammate will have your badge).  You will be allowed breaks and are encouraged to explore the show during your time slot when there are enough volunteers present.

  
  

  Note: This show will take place rain or shine.  Please dress accordingly!  You will be standing most of the time, so wear comfortable shoes.  

  
  

  Thank you for supporting U.S. Patriot Sailing!

  
  

  Annapolis Sailboat Show Website Details: https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/ 

  
  

  PGN Ocean Racing: https://www.pgnoceanracing.com/

  
  

  Ronnie Simpson Racing: https://www.ronniesimpsonracing.com/ 

  
  

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• Solomons SMSA Hooper/Point-No Point Race

  • When
    Sat, October 18, 2025
  •  
    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  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

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Fall Invitational Regatta

  • When
    Sun, October 19, 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  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

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, November 02, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, November 09, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, November 16, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Fall Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, November 23, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, March 08, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, March 15, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, March 22, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

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• Solomons SMSA Spring Frostbite Race

  • When
    Sun, March 29, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CF38 Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Rd, Solomons, MD 20688
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  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.

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