News for and about cruising sailors, their regional clubs and club directory, the 100-day SpinSheet Century Club challenge, and favorite sailing destinations on the Chesapeake Bay.


Many members of the Hunter Sailing Association Station-1 (HSA-1) have been swapping stories about winter maintenance and boat repairs, counting down the days until spring.
The work that I had to do to Ave when she became mine in the spring of 2013 was overwhelming to me despite my general competence and despite the relative simplicity of its scope.Slowly...
Safe boating education is recommended for all sailors and boaters, but certification is mandatory for all those born after January 1, 1978 on Delaware waters, and July 1, 1975 in...
Chesapeake liveaboards dispel many myths about living afloat, either on a sailboat or powerboat
Get Started Now on Your 2020 Cruising Plan
Herrington Harbour Sailing Association began its 40th season with a fantastic gala at the Mount Vernon Inn.
Tangier Island, More Tangier Island, and My God Are We Ever Getting Away From Tangier Island?
A Hoosier’s sea story... My first glimpse of the Chesapeake came at dawn on a clear morning in late July... By Kevin Derr
On the first day of a sailing charter, it’s best to corral your crew and assign tasks to keep everyone busy while you manage details and attend the chart and technical briefings.

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