Chesapeake Catboat Association 2026 Events
Annual Meeting March 28
Pirate’s Cove Restaurant @ 1 PM
4817 Riverside Dr., Galesville MD 20765 410-867-2300
Contact: Butch Miller – 410-271-2540, anmiller003@gmail.com
West River Classic May 23-25
Contact: Bruce Ogden & Jill Seagraves
703-615-8607, bruce@gr8sail.com, jill@gr8sail.com
Prospect Bay R&R June 6
Contact: Butch Miller – 410-271-2540, anmiller003@gmail.com
Leeds Creek Overnight June 14 - 15
Contact: Al Renzi – 484-356-8291 or al@yellowspringsfarm.com
Up The River to Chestertown Race - June 18
Contact: Bob Corney - 856-979-4314 or rbcorney3@gmail.com
Event details are described here.
Also, see the Chester River Yacht and Country Club transient slip policy for slip rentals at CRYCC.
Tilghman Weekend July 30 - August 2
Contact: Al Renzi – 484-356-8291 or al@yellowspringsfarm.com
Pre-event details are described here.
Al's post-event report is posted here.
Mark Churchill's Catboat Builders of the Chesapeake presentation video is posted here.
Mark Churchill's CCBA fleet photos are here and drone video is here.
South River Stampede August 15
Contact: Craig Ligibel – 816-304-1409, craig.ligibel@vml.com
(Event cancelled on June 1)
Long Cruise
Patriot Cruise to the Jamestown Settlement Sept 8 - Sept 25
Itinerary for the cruise is posted here.
Contact: Marc Cruder, 410-729-5305, mccruder2020@gmail.com
Wild Goose Chase October 16 - 18
Contact: Frank Newton - 908-581-8774 or finewton3@yahoo.com
Holiday Party Dec. 6
Dock House Restaurant, Kent Narrows @ 2 PM
Contact: Frank Newton - 908-581-8774 or finewton3@yahoo.com
Other 2026 Events of Interest to the CCBA
Catboat Association (CBA) Annual Meeting – Jan 23-25
See CBA Event Page for details.
EWE Spirit Cup - May 16
See the EWE Foundation's Event Page for details.
Rock Hall Yacht Club (RHYC) Down River Race – June 19
Contact: Rich McLaughlin - 302-932-3222 or rkmcl12@gmail.com
See the RHYC Down River Event Page for details.
Corsica River Yacht Club (CRYC) Annual Regatta – July 24-26
Contact: Rich McLaughlin - 302-932-3222 or rkmcl12@gmail.com
Galesville Maritime Heritage Festival Classic and Antique Boat Parade – October 3
Contact: Bruce Ogden
703-615-8607, bruce@gr8sail.com
Dates are of the actual event. Sail-in and sail home days not noted.
Frank’s Up North Bucket List (Ask Frank for details):
- Catboat Rally- April 30 - May2, South Carolina
- Barnegat Bay thing – July 10
- Spray Beach Yacht Club Catboat Rendezvous – August 29 (rain date August 30)
Contact: Frank Newton - 908-581-8774 or finewton3@yahoo.com