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.


What better time to connect to the Chesapeake’s revolutionary past than sailing to these harbors on Independence Day?
Taking those skills you've learned as a sailboat racer and applying them to cruising. ~by Beth Crabtree
Here are some safety tips when watching fireworks on boats.
In his quest to find a replacement hydro-shield, Dale MacDonald eventually acquired the rights to the product. Two new models have been designed.
For a successful chart experience, don't leave a charter base without getting answers to these five questions. 
CHESSS helps sailors gain experience and confidence in single-handing or double-handing their boat.
When cruising to St. Michaels, not everything goes as planned... ~by Aidan Palmer
Here are five reasons to go sailing on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, and known to sailors as the Summer Sailstice. 
A new liveaboard sailor discovers unexpected anchorages in his first summer afloat. ~by Aidan Palmer

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