Memorial Day Cruise - May 24- May 26
2025-05-24 08:00 - 2025-05-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Maryland
Memorial Day Cruise – May 24-26
Memorial Day Dingy cruise has been changed from the Gunpowder to Swan Creek in Rock Hall!
We will leave on the 24th around 10 AM and sail south to Rock Hall and enter Swan Creek. The choice is yours for either dropping the hook or taking a slip. I would recommend Swan Creek Marina as you can get a mooring or a slip. Call 410-639-7813. They offer dingy tie up as well to get onto land. Mooring is $40 dollars a night and slips are $3.00/ft and 8 dollars electric.
Weather permitting, we will do a raft up for happy hour around 4 pm. If the weather is not permitting, we will take a walk into town and try to find some ice cream. Dinner is on your own. Around 8 pm we get together on the dingys and have a toast to the sunset. Sunset is at 8:14 PM.
Sunday breakfast is on your own. At 10 AM we will take the dingys and explore the far reaches of Swan and Tavern Creeks. Bring some snacks and drinks, suntan lotion and a handheld radio if you have one. It could be a 3-hour tour! We will go as long as we want. Back to the boats, it will be afternoon nap time. Dinner is your own but I recommend Blue Heron Oyster House. It’s a 10 min walk from Swan Creek Marina. It will be crowded, and I think its first come first serve but they have outdoor seating.
Monday we will wake up and around 9 am head back to our home base.

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Cruise to Annapolis and tour of Thomas Point Lighthouse - June 7 - June 9
2025-06-07 08:00 - 2025-06-09 17:00 | Annapolis, MD, Annapolis, MD, 21401
The NC3 will visit Annapolis again in June 2025 with a private tour of the Thomas Point Light house and an evening at the at the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater. On Saturday evening June 7th, the Annapolis Summer Garden Theater will be showing the comedy “Disaster” (hopefully not an omen for the cruise). Those interested can join us at the show on Saturday evening at 8:30 pm (tickets are $30 pp). On Sunday morning we will have a private tour of the Thomas Point Lighthouse. The tour will depart from the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport (on Back Creek). We will travel in their boat, not our own, to the lighthouse. Boat travel time is 30 min each way and the lighthouse tour will be about 90 minutes for a total dock to dock time of 2 1/2 hrs. The tour will cost $90 per person.
April UPDATE: The cruise currently has 14 registered and the maximum is 16! If the tour is cancelled due to the weather, everyone gets a full refund. If there is enough demand, we can schedule a second tour of the lighthouse on Sunday afternoon. There are currently slips available at Annapolis City Marina, just on the Eastport side of the drawbridge to Annapolis, but cruisers can stay at a mooring ball or the marina of their choice. If you call the marina, mention NC3 so they keep folks near one another.
Sailing plan is to arrive in Annapolis on Saturday afternoon with a potential overnight stop in the Magothy River on Friday night to break up the trip to Annapolis. For members returning home Sunday, the lighthouse tour will end before lunch allowing time to sail home in the afternoon. Those staying over Sunday night will depart back for home on Monday morning. I plan to stay in Annapolis City Marina, just on the Eastport side of the drawbridge to Annapolis, but cruisers can stay at a mooring ball or the marina of their choice. Contact Pieter and Kathy Einthoven for more information at kpeinthoven@gmail.com or 610-772-0265 (text or call).

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SUMMER SOLSTICE - June 21- June 29
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Maryland
The Summer Solstice Cruise has a nice mix of favorites, and a couple of new / seldom visited destinations as well! Almost every stop has the option of taking a slip at a marina or anchoring out. Our first destination is Maryland Yacht Club, or anchoring in the creek. There’s a very nice restaurant within walking distance at Fairview Marina. We’ll then head to Rhode River to anchor Sunday evening. Last time we were there, dolphins were spotted at the mouth of the river! We’ll then head to Herrington Harbor South, always a great resort destination. For Tuesday and Wednesday we’ll head across the Bay to St. Michaels and stay an extra evening, and perhaps visit a couple of wine tasting rooms. Thursday we’ll anchor in Cox Creek in yet another try at visiting Casica Vineyards – the last attempt in 2023 we were smoked out by the fires in Canada. Friday we’ll head to Haven Harbor North or anchor in Swan Creek. Saturday Halcyon will head home, and of course other boats are welcome to extend the cruise another day. We hope you can join us for the week!

Day / Date
Destination
Phone
NM
h:m
Notes

Saturday, June 21, 2025
Maryland Yacht Club
(410) 255-4444
12.9
2:17
Or anchor

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Rhode River
N/A
28.3
4:46
Anchor

Monday, June 23, 2025
Herrington Harbour South
(410) 741-5100 / CH 16
14.8
2:30

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
St. Michaels Marina
(410) 745-2400 / CH 16
22.9
3:51
Or anchor

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
St. Michaels Marina
(410) 745-2400 / CH 16
–
–
Or anchor

Thursday, June 26, 2025
Cox Creek / Casica Vineyards
(410) 604-2127
13.6
2:28
Anchor, visit winery,

live band 7-9

Friday, June 27, 2025
Swan Creek / Haven Harbor North
(410) 778-6697 / CH 16
24.8
4:30
Or anchor

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Home

15.5
2:43

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Worton Cruise & Lands Point Winery - July 12- July 13
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-13 17:00 | Worton, MD, Worton, Maryland, 21678
Saturday- The cruise will start with a sail to Worton Creek on Saturday, July 12th. Members can either stay at Worton Marina or anchor inside the creek or outside (for cooler breeze). Those at anchor could dingy in, or Optimystic would act as a water taxis (both ways of course 😎). In July 2024, the marina owner John told me that he had a chef lined up to reopen the restaurant there for the 2025 season. Depending on the decision of the cruisers, we could either have Saturday dinner there, or BYOF and BYOB in the picnic grove.
Sunday- at Lands Point winery. Time TBD. 12 noon? Optimystic has had many enjoyable trips here taking our friends and family who thoroughly enjoy the experience. You are welcome to dingy/kayak in as they have only one slip. Again Optimystic can be the water taxi. Saturday tastings are public (and limited to groups of 8) but if preferred, the group could request a private tasting on Sunday (need a minimum of 15) This will still allow time to sail home Sunday afternoon or members can stay an additional night for a Monday sail.

APRIL UPDATE: The private booking on Sunday does have a fee of $25.00 per person which includes a Flight of Wine (normally $12.00 on public days). Eileen and Dave are not typical winery persons. They will give a 3-5 minute presentation of their wines and let you choose what you would like. I usually start out with a flight of 4 wines, then have another glass of my preferred. Of course, they would hope you take a bottle or two. But the setting is conducive to enjoying the scenery while sipping wine. They also have snacks. Mindful that this is a husband-and-wife team, they want to ensure everyone has a great experience. They do not give you a hard sell. In the event of inclement weather, there is indoor seating with a great screened in porch.

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NC3 COOKOUT - JULY 26th
2025-07-26 15:00 - 19:00 | BALTIMORE YACHT CLUB, 800 Baltimore Yacht Club Road, Baltimore, MD, 21221, United States
To RSVP Please REGISTER below! Members free, guests over 12 YO, $10 EACH.

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Early August Cruise - Aug. 7 - Aug. 10
2025-08-07 08:00 - 2025-08-10 17:00 | Maryland
Early August Cruise
TH Aug 7 Middle River to Meredith Creek (off of Whitehall Bay on the Severn) – Dinner aboard – Anchor
FR Aug 8 Meredith Creek across the river to Annapolis. Late morning walking tour through “Old” Annapolis. Round-trip distance from Eastport is under 4 miles. Walking trip ends at Chick and Ruth’s Deli Restaurant for lunch. After lunch visit the State House before returning to the boats. Marina or Mooring Ball
SA Aug 9 Annapolis to Dividing Creek on the Magothy. Last call for group dinner…dinghy over to The Point Crab House & Grill. Anchor
SU Aug 10 Set sail for home.

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August Mid-Summer Cruise - Aug 23 - Aug 30
2025-08-23 08:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 | Maryland
Mid-summer Cruise
SA Aug 23 Middle River to Cornfield Creek just above Gibson Island on the Magothy River – Dinner aboard – Anchor
SU Aug 24 Cornfield Creek to Knapp’s Narrows, under the drawbridge and up Harris Creek to Dun Cove. Dinner aboard – Anchor, or, if you prefer, take a slip along the long pier at Knapp’s Narrows Marina. Restaurant options available at Knapp’s.
MO Aug 25 The Choptank is Maryland’s best sailing river, and we have great wind conditions more often than not. Sail for about 4 hours (or more) to reach Cambridge. This afternoon, we will order delivery from the nearby Italian restaurant Carmela’s Cucina. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the city park just steps from your boat – Marina.
TU Aug 26 Stretch your land legs on a morning walking tour of the mansions in the old residential district of Cambridge. This afternoon, participate in a high-spirited sailboat race from Cambridge to La Trappe Creek. Dinner aboard – Anchor
WE Aug 27 Do the racers want to keep going? it is only a short distance from La Trappe up the Choptank to the Tred Avon River where the first boat to cross in front of or in back of the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry will be declared the winner. Dinner at the Robert Morris Inn – Marina .
TH Aug 28 Retrace your steps up the Choptank to Knapp’s Narrows Marina where we will enjoy a group restaurant dinner – Marina.
FR Aug 29 If you are in a rush, it’s a long way back, but you can make it in one day if you have to. The rest of the group will take a more leisurely path up behind Poplar Island and into Eastern Bay. Overnight at a marina at Kent Narrows or at Castle Harbour Marina. Restaurant meal – Marina.
SA Aug 30 It should take 6-7 hours to sail back home from the Chester River, or stay with the group for a shorter sail across the Bay to Rock Creek off the Patapsco River. Dinner at either Sam & Maggie’s Dockside Grill or Mike’s Crab House North. Marina or anchor – your choice.
SU Aug 31 It is a very short sail back to Middle River from Rock Creek.
MO Sep 1 Labor Day – You still have a full free day for that backyard barbeque.

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UCS Boaters Boat Show / Sept 5 - Sept 7
2025-09-05 08:00 - 2025-09-07 17:00 | Maryland
UCS Boaters Boat Show
Sept 5 – Sept 7
Cruise to the beautiful Lighthouse Point Marina, on the Patapsco, in the heart of Baltimore. Participate in the Show & Tell Boat Show. See many great boats and some really spectacular boat projects, complete and in progress.
The Boaters Boat Show is not your typical showroom floor packed with gleaming, untouched vessels waiting for a buyer—it’s something far more authentic, more soulful. This is a show dedicated to the heart and soul of cruising classics—boats with stories, with character, with salt in their wood and wisdom in their wakes. These are boats that have been lived in, loved, and customized by their owners over years of adventure.

Here, it’s not about price tags or spec sheets. It’s about conversation. It’s about pulling up alongside a seasoned captain and asking, “What made you fall in love with this boat?” It’s about hearing what they’ve added, modified, reinforced, or simply endured—because that’s what cruising is really about. You’ll find everything from clever DIY upgrades to finely tuned systems that reflect thousands of miles of experience.

This show celebrates the bond between boater and boat. The quirks, the triumphs, the annoyances, the “I wish I knew that before” moments. Whether it’s a classic trawler, a salty ketch, or a battle-hardened liveaboard, every boat here is a piece of living maritime history—and every owner is a chapter in that story.

Come for the boats. Stay for the stories. This is the Boaters Boat Show: where passion floats.

September 5th thru the 7th

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Winery Tour / Northern Bay - Sept 12- Sept 14
2025-09-12 08:00 - 2025-09-15 17:00 | Maryland
Winery Tour Northern Bay / September 12-14

Friday, September 12th

Sail to the Bohemia River

39 28.136N 75 52.255W
@29nm from Middle River Buoy Red #4

Raft-up with others, share heavy Hors d’oeuvres, BYOB
Anchor for the night

Saturday, September 13th

Visit the Bohemia Manor Farm Winery & Resort Property
Tour and Tasting, $32/person, @1.5 hours (optional)
Enjoy the Beach
Dinner in the Vinyard House Restaurant (optional)

Sunday, September 14th

Raft-up for Pot-Luck Breakfast
Return to your Home Port

In 2024, new owners acquired Bohemia Manor Farm and expanded the farm to include a restaurant, dock bar “Augie’s” (closing after Labor Day, ugh), overnight guest housing, and opened the Manor House to the public for the first time.

Please see the following links:
https://bohemiamanorfarm.com
https://youtu.be/nAA7gBt3HUU

Note: We on TRANCE and likely others have dinghies to ferry people to/from shore.

For additional information contact:
Dan & Marlene Reasoner
dcreasoner@gmail.com
267-450-1446

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LROS Cruise - Sept 27 - Oct 4
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-10-04 17:00 | Maryland
LROS CRUISE SEPT 27 – OCT 4
Sat Sept 27 – Sail to Rock Hall (20km). Grab a slip at North Point Marina as we will be having the final cookout of the year, on a weeklong cruise. Enjoy spending time with your friends, as we feast on burgers and dogs prepared by me. All the meat, buns and condiments will be supplied by the club, we ask each boat to bring one side to complete the dinner. As usual bring your preferred drink.
Sun Sept 28 – Sail south from RH to Chesapeake Yacht Club(23KM) on South Creek, just off the West River. Grab a slip at the club taking advantage of a special rate provided to all CBCYA members. CYC will offer us a dinner special, with 2-main course options, and a free glass of wine. Anchoring on South Creek is an option, still exploring dingy dock availability.
Mon Sept 29 – From CYC cross the bay and enter the Choptank River heading to Oxford on the Tred Avon River(23KM). Grab a slip at Safe Harbor South. Eat on board. A list of open restaurants will be supplied if you want to hook up with members that want to eat out.
Tues Sept 30 – Rest day in Oxford. Sleep in, go for a walk, take a bike ride, or just plain do nothing as you mentally prepare for the big race day coming up tomorrow. Dinner on your own. All boats racing on Wed must attend the Pre-Race Captains Meeting. All captains must research their PHRF rating and get it to me in advance so we can agree on fair numbers for each boat. See attached list to get you started. PHRF INFO HERE!
Wed Oct 1 – IT’S RACE DAY! There is a really nice trophy on the line!! Sail up the Choptank River towards Cambridge(12KM), if you dare to race, stop short at the Cambridge Sailboat Racecourse, just before you get to the city. Be there by 11:30 for a 12 noon start. The race will be 2-4 laps around the course depending on wind conditions. After the race head to the Cambridge Yacht Club and grab a slip. Cocktails will be at the Tiki Bar with dinner to follow at the club in a private room. After dinner we will honor the winner and present the trophy!
Thur Oct 2 –Sail down the Choptank across the bay to the Rhode River and then north to Sheep’s Head Bay(32KM). Anchor in front of the “Big Island”, be careful of the submerged Island on the approach, pay strict attention to the channel markers. Dinner on board.
Fri Oct 3 – Sail north under the Bay Bridge, then NW to the Magothy River (23KM). Cocktails on Sail Away, then dinner on your own.
Sat Oct 4 – Sail to your home port.

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Full Moon Scavenger Hunt Cruise Oct 18 - Oct 19
2025-10-18 08:00 - 2025-10-19 17:00 | Maryland
We will sail to Swan Creek and throughout the day there will be a scavenger hunt with BIG, BIG prizes for the first, second and third place winners. You can get a slip at Swan Creek Marina, pick up a mooring ball there or anchor in the creek. We will meet at the picnic area in the marina at 4:00PM for Happy Hour. Bring your own drink and an appetizer to share. Don’t forget to bring your scavenger hunt results along with your proof. More information and rules below.
We will ooh and aah at the full moon later that night, as no one really wants to sail around crab pots in the near dark.
Each boat will be provided with a list of items that can typically be found in marinas or out on the water. Each item will have points associated with it. Proof that you found an item must in the form of an image on your phone/camera.
Since we are not all at the same marina the list will be provided by email a day or two before so you can print it out and check off items as you find and photograph them. All images must be taken on the day of the event.
During Happy Hour you will be randomly paired with another boat to check and tally each other’s results.
The Scavenger Hunt will begin on October 18 at 8:00AM and end with Happy Hour at 4:00PM. All photos must be taken within that time frame.
May the best eagle eyes win.

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Change Of Watch - Nov 8th, 2025
2025-11-08 11:30 - 14:30 | Maryland
Change Of Watch Meeting
Nov 8th – 11:30-2:30
NC3’s Annual Change of Watch Meeting. Join us for the final meeting of the year including the presentation of the Member of the Year award and election of next year’s officers.
Ashland Cafe – 10810 York Rd, Cockeysville, MD

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MEMBER MTG. & TRANCE PRESENTATION - Jan 31, 2026
2026-01-31 10:30 - 14:00 | Maryland
Dan and Marlene have graciously agreed to share stories about their recent trip north to Nova Scotia with NC3 members on Saturday January 31st, 2026. The presentation will take place at the Baltimore Yacht Club, 800 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd, Essex Md. 21221. Our Members Meeting will run from 10:30AM-11AM; Dan & Marlene’s presentation will follow from 11 AM – 12:30 PM. Lunch will follow at your expense at the BYC Dining Room.

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