August Mid-Summer Cruise - Aug 23 - Aug 30
2025-08-23 08:00 - 2025-08-30 17:00 (America/New_York)
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
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
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
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
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
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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EGGNOG CRUISE - 2026
2026-01-01 10:00 - 14:00
Eggnog Cruise. Start the New Year right!
Start the new year off right by going out for a sail. Weather permitting, we will go out for an hour or two sail and drink a little eggnog to toast in the new sailing season. Then, we will meet somewhere to warm up and have lunch. If your boat is in the water, and you would like to go out, sign up. If you would like to be crew, you can contact the Captains of those going out and sign up as crew.
The decision to go out will be up to the Captains of the boats who sign up!

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MEMBER MTG. & TRANCE PRESENTATION - Jan 31, 2026
2026-01-31 11:00 - 14:00
Sailing s/v TRANCE to Nova Scotia
Dan and Marlene Reasoner have agreed to share stories about their recent trip north to Nova Scotia with NC3 members on Saturday January 31, 2026.
Dan and Marlene sailed to Nova Scotia for a nine-week cruise during the summer of 2025. This presentation will review logistics and many highlights of their trip, which includes visits to picturesque towns, the Bird Islands and Sable Island.
The presentation will take place at the Baltimore Yacht Club, 800 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd, Essex Md. 21221. Our Members Meeting will run from 11AM-11:30AM; Dan & Marlene’s presentation will follow from 11:30AM – 1PM. Lunch will follow at your expense at the BYC Dining Room.

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Zoom Planning Meeting for Cruise Leaders & Interested NC3 Members - 3/03/2026
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00
Zoom Planning Meeting for Cruise Leaders – 3/03/2026
Join us on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 7PM to help plan the balance of 2026. Meeting will be on Zoom, shouldn’t last more than 1 hour. Help make 2026 the best cruising year ever for NC3. This meeting is for cruise leaders, potential cruise leaders and anyone who would like to help or just see how the cruise planning process works.
Help make 2026 the best cruising year ever for NC3!

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NC3 Mtg & Sock Burning – Mar 21, 2026
2026-03-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Cutter Marina, 1900 Old Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21221, United States
NC3 Mtg & Sock Burning – Mar 21, 2026
11:00-1:00. @ Cutter Marina
Join us to celebrate Spring and the upcoming sailing season as we shed our socks for the summer and cast them into the fire. Lunch will be supplied by NC3. Lunch will include Pulled Chicken/Cole Slaw, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Fruit Tray, and Cookies. Be sure to bring your own favorite beverage. The sock burning will be held after lunch.

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SHAKEDOWN WEEKEND & NC3 GATHERING - May 2nd & 3rd, 2026
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 12:00
SHAKEDOWN WEEKEND & NC3 GATHERING
Join us for the Shakedown Cruise. Finish up those last couple of loose ends. Daysail both days with a Saturday Night group dinner at the BYC Pavillion, Hobo Style! Hook up with fellow members if you need some help. More info to follow.

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MEMORIAL DAY CRUISE - May 23 - 25
2026-05-23 09:00 - 2026-05-25 12:00
Join Allan and Joey Vanderheyden for a great holiday weekend on the Bay.
SATURDAY
Take a leisurely cruise to Worton Creek. Weather permitting, we will raft up for an international experience. Raise the flag of your country and serve a dish from there – we will go boat to boat trying the delicacies. Prizes, will be given out, so stay tuned.
SUNDAY
We will head off to Magothy River, location to be defined based on weather. For those wanting to feel the rush of the early season wind, you can be part of the very low key race to Magothy. Instructions to follow. We will use the evening to celebrate the season and the upcoming vacation day by shooting off a couple of old flairs – bring yours and join us for a mini 250-year celebration.
MONDAY
This is your own day, but we will, in honor of our veterans, do a sail past flying your biggest American flag and any other patriotic paraphernalia you may have. From there head home at your own time.
We look forward to starting off the season with friendship and sailing. Please feel free to contact me for any information and we will see you on channel 78!!

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International Flag / Food Weekend Cruise June 6-7
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 12:00
Join Allan and Joey Vanderheyden for a great weekend of fun on the Bay.
SATURDAY
Take a leisurely cruise to Worton Creek/Swan Creek or the Magothy. dependent on the wind. Weather permitting, we will raft up for an international experience. Raise the flag of your country and serve a dish from there – we will go boat to boat trying the delicacies. Prizes will be given out, so stay tuned.
SUNDAY
We will head home at an agreed upon time. For those wanting to feel the rush of the early season wind, you can be part of the very low key race back to the Middle River. If the wind looks better Saturday, the race may be on route to our destination! Instructions to follow.
We look forward to starting off the season with friendship and sailing. Please feel free to contact me for any information and we will see you on channel 78!!

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Baltimore Sail 250 Tall Ship Visit / Blue Angel Flyover - June 26-28
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Lighthouse Point Marina, 2780 Lighthouse Point E, Baltimore, Ma, 21224
Join other NC3 Boats and enjoy the Tall Ships. the Blue Angel Flyover, and all the festivities that will be part of America’s 250th celebration. Many boats have already reserved slips as the crowds should be quite large. This will not be a cruise, per se, but whenever NC3 Members get together for any event fun follows! Bruce and Norma Stumpp have offered to act as a point of contact and information. All of the NC3 boats that have reserved slips so far are staying at Lighthouse Point Marina.

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MID SUMMER CRUISE - 7/11 - 7/17
2026-07-11 08:00 - 2026-07-17 17:00
MID SUMMER CRUISE, 7-DAY, WHERE THE WIND BLOWS
2 Itineraries – Dependent On Wind
We all know that July weather can be brutal and unpredictable at times on the Bay. It is for this reason that I have prepared two options to mitigate any adverse winds/weather. Because some like marinas, and other prefer anchorages, this week mostly has options at either.
True South with cooperative winds
Day 1 Sat. July 11, sail across the bay to Tolchester Marina for lunch and music at Shanty Bar. Arrive before 1130 to ensure one of their free large floating docks. Southland is a modern country band. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/L24OVmYVbIA
Leave for slip North Point Marina in Rock Hall, dinner aboard, cocktails in Pavilion
Day 2 Sun July 12, Depart Rock Hall for West River. 24 nm. take a slip at CYC or anchor out. dinner aboard.

Day 3 Mon July 13, While in West River, 11:30 brunch at Stan and Joe’s, a casual, dog friendly eatery having fresh crabs. They have 10+ large deep slips and are easily accessible. Depart West River 1 pm for a long cruise (40 km) down to Solomons. Sunset is 2033 hours So expect to arrive before dark. Settle in one of Mill Creek’s many anchorages for a quiet eve. Bring fans!

Day 4 July 14, swing over to Spring Cove Marina or anchor in Back Creek hopeful for an early arrival to be able to enjoy a walk or bike into town. Town dinghy dock is available. Pot Luck Dinner in the Spring Cove Pavillion- make your fav dish.
Day 5 July 15, Decision to stay an extra day will be made by members as Solomons has lots to offer. Or take a short trip up the Patuxent and St Leonard’s creek for meal at Vera’s Marina Restaurant.
Day 6. July 16, Early departure for Oxford. Stay at Safe Harbor or anchor in Tred Avon River.

Day 7. July 17, Leave for home port
Alternative Sail Plan. (under construction)

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NC3 COOKOUT/SUNDAY-JULY 26TH/11AM-3PM
2026-07-26 11:00 - 15:00
SEE REVISED DATE & TIME!
JULY 26TH – 11 AM – 3 PM
To RSVP Please REGISTER below! Members free, guests over 12 YO, $10 EACH.

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Northern Bay Winery Tour 7/31 - 8/2
2026-07-31 08:00 - 2026-08-02 12:00
Northern Bay Winery Cruise – Update 07/27

Friday – July 31st

Sail (or drive your car) to the Bohemia River https://bohemiamanorfarm.com/

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 – August 1st

Morning – Dinghy exploring of the Bohemia Creeks
Around 12noon – Visit the Bohemia Manor Farm Winery Property
Lunch & Wine Tasting in the Vineyard House Restaurant & Bar (optional)
Afternoon Games on the Property (practice your bowlines)
Sold Out – 2pm – Wine Tour and Taste, $36/person, 1.5 hours (optional)

You can sign up for the 12noon tour, also if desired select Contact Us and ask to be put on a wait list for the 2pm tour.
You may cancel the tour and get refunds up to 1 day before the tour.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bohemia-manor-winery-tour-and-taste-tickets-1983636357744?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dinner in the Vinyard House Restaurant (optional)

Sunday – August 2nd

Raft-up near TRANCE for a Blueberry Pancake and Mimosa Breakfast
Return to your Home Port
If there is interest, we can arrange a return race.

Note: We are 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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Wine/Beverage & Appetizer Pairing Party. Aug 21 - 23
2026-08-21 08:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00
Wine/Beverage & Appetizer Pairing Party. Aug 21 – 23
Join us on Aug 22 for an evening of great food, fantastic wine, and friendly competition! Each guest is invited to bring two bottles of wine (or a beverage of choice) and a homemade or artisan appetizer to share with the group — the more creative, the better.
As the evening unfolds, guests will mingle, taste, and explore the art of pairing, discovering how the right bite can elevate a sip and vice versa. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or simply someone who enjoys a good glass with good company, there’s a place at the table for you.
A panel of fellow guests will vote on three coveted prizes:
∙ 🍷 Best Wine — for the bottle that wowed the crowd
∙ 🥗 Best Appetizer — for the dish everyone couldn’t stop reaching for
∙ 🏆 Best Pairing — for the duo that was simply made for each other
Come ready to taste, share, and maybe take home a little glory. No formal training required — just an adventurous palate and a willingness to have fun!
Please RSVP with your wine and appetizer selection so we can ensure a delicious variety on the night.
Location TBD, most likely Worton with BYC as a foul weather backup. This will allow those that can’t get away Friday an opportunity to join in.

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Late Summer Cruise - Aug 29 - Sept 5
2026-08-29 08:00 - 2026-09-05 12:00
Late Summer Cruise – Aug 29 – Sept 5
Grab your knife and fork. We are going on a week-long culinary exploration of the on the Late Summer Cruise.

Saturday, August 29 – Sail out on a short passage to Rock Creek, off the Patapsco River. We plan to anchor in Wall Cove, just to the left after you enter the creek. If you want to use a marina, you have two choices, Maryland Yacht Club or Fairview Marina. For dinner this evening, we’ll dinghy over to Fairview Marina to visit Sam & Maggie’s Dockside Grill. Those of you who have been here before will remember the excellent food and friendly staff.

Sunday, August 30 – Cross the Bay to Rock Hall. We are planning to stop over at North Point Marina, home of the friendliest marina staff on the Bay. They will help us arrange transportation to Ford’s Seafood Restaurant, a quirky, down-home place where you’ll get good food at good prices. This is the place where the local people go, so plan on having a great time.

Monday, August 31 – Today is a sail to one of our favorite marinas, Lankford Bay Marina, located on Davis Creek off of Langford Creek (yes, the spellings are correct) off the Chester River. Today you are on your own for dinner, but the marina staff can help you arrange a ride back to nearby Rock Hall if you would prefer to eat there.

Tuesday, September 1 – A “lay day” at Lankford Bay Marina. You can take a look at the boat repair operation there is just spend a day hanging around the pool. Tonight is Mexican burrito night at the marina. The fleet is supplying all of the makings for build-your-own burritos in the marina’s pavilion.

Wednesday, September 2 – See if you can brave the challenge of sailing up the winding Chester River to Chestertown. The Chester will have you going through all points of the compass, so bring determination and patience. Watch out for the shoals at the “Devil’s Reach” where the river bends sharply to the left. Dock at the Chestertown Marina alongside the replica schooner Sultana, if she is in town. Tonight we will visit Watershed Alley Restaurant for dinner.

Thursday, September 3 – Let’s take a walk! Chestertown has a designated walking tour of historic and architecturally significant houses. We can take a very shortened group walk to view some of the most interesting in the downtown area. Take some time to get lost in the stacks at The Bookplate, one of the most unusual bookstores that you will ever see. Tonight is a special treat – dinner at The Kitchen at the Imperial. Operated by local chef Steve Quigg, The Kitchen is a labor of love as he brings casual fine dining to higher level of quality.

Friday, September 4 – We start on our way home by sailing back down the winding Chester River, stopping at our last marina location at Castle Harbour Marina on Kent Island. Just outside of the marina gate you will find a wonderful pub restaurant, The Pour House. Tonight is a dinner celebrating good friends, visits to interesting places, and lots of great food along the way.

Saturday, September 5 – Homeward bound! Enjoy a last sail up the Chesapeake Bay to Middle River, or wherever your boat calls home.

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UCS Boaters Boat Show / Sept 11 - Sept 13
2026-09-11 08:00 - 2026-09-13 17:00
Cruise to the Anchorage 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.
Anchorage Marina will host us this year!
Look on the events page of the UCS group for the RSVP. I’m only posting it here to reach as many of us as possible.
Call the Marina directly for slips. They will be giving us a better rate than Dockwa.
Mention you are going for the Boater’s Boat Show/Upper Chesapeake Sailing Group
Email: Receptiondesk@AnchorageMarina.com
Call: (410) 522-7200
Street Address: 2501 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD, 21224
Directions by Sea:
From the Chesapeake Bay, enter the Patapsco River. At Fort McHenry, bear to starboard entering the Northwest Harbor. Follow East, then West channel. Anchorage Marina is on starboard, located at 39.16.77 / 076.34.96.
Water depth into the marina exceeds 10′.
The receptionist is Junyay.
The Dockmaster is Wayne Easton.
The marina is on the promenade on the waterfront, with the waterfront and Pusser’s both an easy walk away. The boaters’ boat show will be on Saturday during the day, and there is a band playing at the marina Saturday evening.
If anyone feels like bringing some instruments, we can have a jam session, too. We will break the boats into groups for visitation. We will do that as we get closer and we get a sense of how many will be in attendance.
This will be awesome!!

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Last Rites Of Summer Cruise 9/24 - 9/29
2026-09-24 13:00 - 2026-09-29 17:00
September 24 – 29.
Join us for a casual, no rush cruise of pleasant gunkholes in the northern Chesapeake Bay.
This cruise is coordinated in conjunction with the Chesapeake Corinthian Sailing Club (CCSC), so it will be an opportunity to meet other cruisers of the Chesapeake.
Cruise will gather in the bay outside of Worton in the afternoon of the 24th.
Destinations may include:

Bush River (overnight)
Still Pond
Sassafras River (overnight)
Georgetown – lunchtime at Fish Whistle or The View at Skipjack Cove
Chesapeake City (overnight – anchor or slip) – dinner at the Chesapeake Inn
Fairlee Creek (overnight)
Hart-Miller Island (day trip).

Weather permitting, boats can raft up in evenings for happy hours/dinner.
Suggested raft up protocol:
Anchor boats are responsible for the anchor. Boats rafting up are to provide fenders and lines prepared to raft up.
Ian Diamond
914.419.3134

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Full Moon Scavenger Hunt Cruise Oct 10 - Oct 11
2026-10-10 08:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00
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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