The August SpinSheet Magazine is on the Docks

The dog days are upon us, but we don’t let it stop us from doing what it is we do here in Chesapeake country—going sailing!

August is jam-packed with racing events starting with the St. Mary’s Governor’s Cup on day one and ending with the popular Annapolis Race Week over Labor Day. And in the meantime, sailors get R&R time: Raft-in’ up and Relaxing.

A glimpse at the August Calendar reveals the mood of the season: Rock Hall’s Pirates and Wenches weekend on the ninth, Chesapeake Outdoors Group’s 12-Ounce Regatta on the 16th; and the Crisfield Hard Crab Derby and Fair on the 31st. Yes, the crabs do race—and thousands of spectators cheer them on!

Some exciting things in the print edition of SpinSheet:

• Go Away on Labor Day: Our Top 10 Bay Escapes
• A Local’s Take on Oxford
• Racing to Bermuda: Why Do They Do It?
• “Where Summer Feels Like Fall”: A Maine Charter Story by Eva Hill
• APS Chesapeake Racer Profile on Chris Behm, 2008 College Sailor of the Year
• Solomons and Screwpile Scoop, Northern Bay Racing, and More!

We are currently working on the September issue. Advertising deadline is August 10. (410) 216-9309

More than 80 Used Boat Reviews from the SpinSheet Magazine archives are posted.

SpinSheet has created a great resource for new sailors - Start Sailing Now. Perfect for anyone who is interested in trying the sport. Be careful, though. If you're not already hooked on sailing, you will be!

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