Monday, May 27, 2024

Stedman Smith Cup, Last Chance to sign- up, Saturday, June 1, 2024

The weather looks good. Crab cakes are on the menu.

contact:  essasailing38@gmail.com

Eastern Shore Sailing Association

Race Instructions for the Stedman Smith Cup

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Click Here for Stedman NORSI, June 1

Leg 1, The Race to Oxford

In lieu of a Skippers Meeting, race instructions will be announced on VHF channel 72.  Boats should assemble near G1 and G3(ESSA A)  for the starting sequence.

Skippers will need to  submit a completed  2024 ESSA Race Application if you have not already done so.  There will be only one class, Non-Spinnaker ORR-EZ.  Each skipper will record, and report elapsed time for both legs. Racers should monitor VHF Channel 72 at the start and during the race.

The race will begin at 09:00 unless delayed due to the weather.  The backup race day is Sunday, June 2 starting with a radio Skippers meeting at 8:30 am. 


Boats racing:

Touché

Jitterbug

Paprika

Zinful

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

May 15, 2024

 Series 1,  Race 1,  is in the books

Choptank Sailors & Race Committee After Race at the CYC

Dream Chaser, Our new Race Committee Boat on J dock. 

Many thanks to Dick, Rob, Cassie, and Bob for officiating.

Friday, May 17, 2024

Cruising Opportunities 2024


 2024 ESSA, CYC, and Fleet 10 Cruising Calendar

ESSA Cruising Schedule

Here is the list of cruising opportunities for 2024.  Cambridge Yacht Club, ESSA, and Fleet 10 members are welcome to join the group. The list shows where the cruisers plan to be. If you can’t sail the entire cruise join the fleet for part of the trip. Call the fleet on Channel 72: “CHOPTANK CRUISERS! ” Some cruises this year will be long weekend trips: Thursday through Tuesday. All planned itineraries will be influenced by weather conditions. All skippers will need to be flexible.

Skippers are responsible for their own marina reservations.

La Trappe Shakedown Cruise, June 8,9,10, Sat-Sun-Mon,

After passing G19, head to La Trappe Creek to raft up and then for those that want to, we will head out to Plain Dealing Creek on Sunday, (Which is across from Oxford).  On Monday Morning we return to home port.

Potomac River Exploration,  Fleet 10 Annual Cruise, June TBD, Sat-Fri,  2024

This is a full week cruise which asks the question, “Are you serious about cruising?” Some may join late or leave early. This year the fleet will be sailing to Potomac. Various anchorages and marinas are on the itinerary. The Annual Cruise usually attracts 12-16 sailboats. More details will be posted as the event approaches. This fleet includes 22 ft to 40 ft boats.

If you would like to join this cruise or part of it, please contact George Breig at essasailing38@gmail.com

Lowes Wharf Beach Party & Waterhole Cove, July 13, 14, 15, Sat-Sun-Monday, First anchorage is at Waterhole Cove which is just north of Knapp’s Narrows. We will dingy over to the dingy dock and take the short walk over to Lowe’s wharf for a drink and bite to eat. On Sunday, we take a slip at Knapp’s Narrows and jump in the pool. On Monday, we sail the Choptank back to Cambridge.

Rum Runners Race & Cruise August 3,4. A fun race starting at G23 to R14. Sail to Island Creek or La Trappe then raft-up for a weekend sleep-over.

Across the Bay to Annapolis Moorings, August 22,23,24,25,26, Thur-Mon, Selby Bay, Annapolis -2 nights, AYC or moorings, Knapp’s Narrows Marina, Cambridge

Labor Day Sunset Cruise to Swan Creek, August 30, 31, Sept. 1, 2, Fri- Tues, South River, Swan Creek, Rock Hall, Tilghman, (Oxford), Cambridge

San Domingo Creek and St. Michaels, September 27-30, Fri- Mon Broad Creek, Boby Owl Cove; San Domingo Creek; Oxford; Cambridge

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Choptank Fleet ORR-EZ Race Results. Series 1, Race 1, May 15, 2024

 RMS LOGO

Final Results:
2024 Eastern Shore Sailing Association
Choptank Series 1
First Gun Time: 17:54:00      Race Conditions: Cloudy & North winds 9-15
FleetNameYacht NameClubSail No.Boat TypeRatingDIVSailFinishElapsedCorr.1st+PlaceNotes
CFGTimeTimeTimeTime
Class: CruisingStart: 18:00:00Race Len.: 3.45Course Desc: ESSA Course #6Rating Type:RANDOM LEG - Medium# of Racers: 3   # of Entries: 4    
CruisingBarclay, PeterRosinaCambridge YC3Landing School 26809.2CruisingC18:51:4400:51:4400:05:12-1
CruisingFreund, SarahShe-WolfCambridge YC43346Morgan 27726.7CruisingC18:48:2200:48:2200:06:351:232
CruisingDickey, RobertTouche-53462Comet656.6CruisingC18:46:3400:46:3400:08:493:373
CruisingBreig, GeorgeJitterbug319Catalina 270 WK780.6CruisingC---DNC
Class: RacingStart: 18:07:00Race Len.: 3.93Course Desc: ESSA Course #7Rating Type:RANDOM LEG - Medium# of Racers: 3   # of Entries: 6    
RacingBrooks, JoeNothing ArtificialEastern Shore SA267J/29 Mh OB629.8RacingR18:54:3800:47:3800:06:23-1
RacingCarouge, TrevorBlur-51682J/105573.4RacingR18:53:4300:46:4300:09:102:472
RacingSpear, BrandenGabrielle-21613J/29 FR OB626.3RacingR---DNC
RacingGallagher, BobAuraEastern Shore SA93487J/100645.9RacingC---DNC
RacingBrooks, BillnomasEastern Shore SA25666J/29 Mh OB629.8RacingR---DNC
RacingWeist, CurtisPaprikaEastern Shore SA30972Pearson Flyer667.4RacingC18:59:3300:52:3300:08:502:27DSQ

Full race results and course information can be found on 
Search for Choptank.  Paul has worked hard to get this in place. 
Many Thanks, Paul

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Status of this blog site

Since 2016, This blogsite has been the primary source for news, notices, and race results. Now that the ESSAsailing.org website has been rejuvenated. The need for this site is almost unnecessary. The documents on this site will be updated for 2024. All historic posts will remain in place.

Please note that, race results will not be published on this site in 2024.

Meeting and other notifications will not be posted in 2024.


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Fair winds, George B