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.


Chesapeake Shorthanded Sailing Society (CHESSS) has instituted a new coaching program to help member skippers improve their boat handling skills and build more confidence to sail...
Most of what needs to get done before a long range cruise can be broken down into 11 categories.. ~ by Cindy Wallach
Spring and autumn months are when the odds are best that the sailing life will live up to the expectations we’ve freighted it with.
Bay gourmets and Catalina 30 owners, Frank and Tina LeAnne, share some breakfast-making tips for small spaces.
Ten tips and a guide for creating sailing checklists that help skippers and guests feel more confident and have more fun.
The Wye River never gets old. We anchor and embrace the nature that surrounds us.There’s so much to explore, so much to experience.
If you're a cruiser headed out on a race boat, consider this guide to help you fare as well as your racing friends. ~by Beth Crabtree
Switching from monohull sailing to multihull sailing requires different approaches to the mechanics of sailing. ~by Cindy Wallach
Photos and video of stormy weather from July 25 and BoatUS tips for sailors for future storms. ~Photos and video by Shannon Hibberd

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