Solomons SMSA Sharps Island Race

Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) sponsored racing in the Chesapeake Bay.

Docktime: 1030

Starting Sequence: 1300

Boat:  Cape Fear 38

Slip:  Spring Cove Marina, D28

RACE AREA: Mid Chesapeake Bay

STARTING AREA: Vicinity SMSA ‘B’ (# 3, Fl G 2.5 sec)

COURSE: Round [RW “CR” Mo(A) whist], located approximately 2 nmi WNW of Sharps Island Light, to port, then back to the finish line. The Cove Point Gas Docks restricted area must be honored as a keep out zone. The official distance is 38.9 nm.

FINISH LINE: When SMSA ‘B’ bears 120° magnetic to port and is within three overall boat lengths if the course was raced as described. 

1000 #5 Up N Warning gun/sound

1001 Code “P” Up N Prep gun/sound

1004 Code “P” Down long horn N

1005 #5 Down N Start gun/sound #9 Up A-C Warning

1006 Code “P” Up A-C Prep gun/sound

1009 Code “P” Down long horn A-C

1010 #9 Down A-C Start gun/sound

If the Cape Fear is full, sign up for the waitlist. Space is also available on other SMSA boats. Feel free to reach out direct to skippers you know, or contact the Patriot skipper for assistance coordinating.