Founded in 1924, we have a rich history of sailing and powerboating tradition on the Chesapeake and beyond. The Gibson Island Yacht Squadron has a formidable history of sailing achievements and a long list of sailing legacies! Throughout its history, the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron has been the sponsor of nationally-recognized regattas, most notably the Gibson Island to New London race, and many prominent sailors started their career at the Yacht Squadron. Members enjoy the camaraderie of fellow sailors in a beautiful boathouse with expansive views of the Chesapeake Bay and the Gibson Island Harbor, one of the most scenic and secure harbors on the Bay. Recreational sailing, organized cruises, sailing instruction, and weekly racing both on the Bay and in the Magothy River, are all part of the fun! Gibson Island, Maryland

Founded in 1947, GSA is a non land based sailing club focusing on racing and cruising events. Glenmar Sailing Association is a time honored idea since 1947 invented by local sailors to maximize quality time on the Bay. For cruisers and racers alike, there is no sailing organization more active in the northern Chesapeake. Sort of a non-yacht club, we don't own real estate so costs are kept low and there are no restrictions for membership. GSA has survived for 65 years due to its simplicity, the dedication of its volunteers, and the fun times experienced by its participants. Sailors stay for decades because membership in Glenmar, is cherished as "the greatest value in boating". Middle River, Maryland

Our purpose is to encourage safe yachting, promote the sport of sailing, cruising, yacht racing, good sportsmanship, and provide camaraderie and good fellowship to all of our members. Chestertown, Maryland

We are a long standing 'do it yourselfers' Chesapeake Bay yacht club located on the Eastern Shore of the Northeast River south of North East, Maryland. Our members maintain our grounds, facilities, docks, moorings and launch related equipment. We enjoy camaraderie through participation in our work crew activities as well as traditional club cruises, trips and social activities such as bakes, roasts, dinner dances, regular organized sail racing etc. We also always have members involved in the restoration of "Good ol' Boat" sailboats on the grounds. A plethora of opinions are usually available for every restoration challenge. If you enjoy participating in boating-related activities and cruising, we invite you to visit us at our location on the Northeast River. North East, Maryland

The Harbor Lite Yacht Club is a member of the Lake Michigan Yachting Association. Our primary purpose is to promote and encourage an interest in amateur yachting, cruising, seamanship and to provide a facility for the pleasure and recreation of the membership and their families. Within our membership we have a mix of boaters ranging from power boats, cruising sail, racing sail and social members. And, we always have room to add you to our growing circle of friends. Racine, Wisconsin

A racing club in Havre de Grace, Maryland. We're Not Bricks and Mortar - We're About Wind and Water. We have racing for everyone - Old boat / New boat, Little boat / Big boat, Cruising boat / Rigged for racing, Crew / Skipper

HBYC is located at the beautiful Herrington Harbour Marinas located on Herring Bay on Chesapeake Bay in Friendship, Maryland. We are a fun loving group of power boaters and sail boaters, dedicated to enjoying the pleasures of boating on the Chesapeake. We welcome new members! Friendship, Maryland

Organized in 1981, HHSA was established to promote the sport of sailing through organized cruising, racing, training and social programs. True to the original aspirations, HHSA continues to promote sailing to young and old, novice and veteran through robust cruising, racing, training, and social programs. Friendship, Maryland

We are a group of over 100 proud owners of Marlow - Hunter sailboats who enjoy sailing throughout the middle Chesapeake Bay, from Solomons in the south to the Magothy River in the north. The Club sponsors sailing-related activities throughout the year, weekend raft-ups, race participation, longer cruises, social events and winter seminars. We offer numerous opportunities to socialize with fellow sailors and share experiences.

Indian Landing Boat Club (ILBC) is a private recreational club located along the scenic shores of the Severn River in Millersville, Maryland. Established in 1906, The Club and its traditions have been handed down through the generations to its current members who are proud to be stewards of this unique treasure. Summers at ILBC offer a wide range of enjoyable activities and instruction for both the young and the young-at-heart. Millersville, Maryland

Incorporated in 1956, the Kent Island Yacht Club was organized in 1955 as a Community Club in Harbor View on Cox Creek. The current site, on Buckhorn Peninsula at Kent Narrows, was acquired to provide a more suitable location for the members' visions of the future, which included encouragement of the sport of yachting and boating, the promotion of the science of seamanship and navigation. KIYC is the home of the Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club (KIOCC), Maryland's first Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Racing Team. Chester, Maryland

The Magothy River Sailing Association (MRSA) was founded in 1974 as a sailing club open to everyone who enjoys sailing and boating on the Chesapeake Bay. Year-round club activities provide members opportunity to participate in a wide variety of social events, weekend cruises and Wednesday night racing or CBYRA High Point Bay races. Our Junior Training program is instructor led and supervised by parents during the 2-week training course. Pasadena, Maryland

Maryland Yacht Club resides on more than eight acres of beautiful waterfront at the end of Fairview Beach Road in Pasadena, Maryland. It is situated at the entrance to Rock Creek, with a well-protected marina basin and grand views of the Patapsco River on one side and Rock Creek on the other. We welcome both power boats and sailboats to our marina which boasts 120 safe, sheltered, deep water slips. Our family-friendly club is always busy with social events and is proud to host the Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant as well many other fun activities year ’round. Kids enjoy and learn valuable skills at our sailing camp. Pasadena, Maryland

Middle River Yacht Club has a earned a reputation of being one of the friendliest clubs on the bay. Located on Hopkins Creek, a tributary of Middle River, our club is both a great destination and a safe haven from storms. Our beautiful clubhouse always has something happening, our pavilion always has a breeze and offers a great view of passing boats. Essex, Maryland

Founded in 1920, the Miles River Yacht Club enjoys a rich tradition of supporting boating, sailing, and swimming activities, promoting social recreation, and enhancing the general welfare of the community. Our proud heritage includes supporting the Log Canoe Races, a major attraction on the Bay. The club offers racing and a Junior Sail Program. St. Michaels, Maryland

Sailing team from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

The Navy Patuxent Sailing Club (NPSC) is a non-profit private organization operating aboard Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland in support of the base's Navy Recreation Sailing Program. It operates the majority of MWR sailboats, offers ASA certified sail training and is affiliated with the U.S. Naval Sailing Association (USNSA). Patuxent River, Maryland

The NIH Sailing Association is a sailing club for NIH and NOAA employees. Our club has been in Montgomery County, Maryland since 1964 and owns five Flying Scot boats in Selby Bay (just south of Annapolis, Maryland) that members can charter. We also offer training, racing and social activities for our members. Come join the fun! Edgewater, Maryland

The North East River Yacht Club provides an exceptional setting and well-equipped facilities for recreational boating on the upper Chesapeake Bay. Its waterfront property, on-site clubhouse, restaurant and bar, wedding and banquet facilities, modern marina with floating piers, deep water slips and moorings, in combination with its community of fun loving, friendly members set it apart from the rest. Offering sail racing, junior sailing, summer sailing camp for kids, small boat sailing, cruising, group kayaking, paddle-boarding and an extensive calendar of social activities and events throughout the year. Whatever your interest, on the water or off, young or just young at heart, social, power or sail, the club has something for everyone. North East, Maryland

The North Point Sailing Association is a group of sailors and families that enjoy three things: cruising together on the weekends, friendly racing on the nearby Patapsco River between Fort Howard and the Key Bridge, and family-based social events. Whether you’re experienced or a beginner, whether you’re interested in racing your boat, cruising, or being part of a crew, I believe we can add to the enjoyment you already experience when sailing. Baltimore, Maryland

The beautiful Yacht Club we enjoy so much today is recorded in the Loyds of America Registered Yachts as The North Point Yacht Club Incorporated. The Club came into being in September of 1952. Sparrows Point, Maryland

We are one of two Hunter Sailing Associations on the Chesapeake Bay. We are about 60 families (or boats) strong, and our members sail primarily on the northern Bay, north of the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge (US50/301). Our Hunter sailboats range in size from 25' to 50'. Our experience levels range from novice sailors to blue water cruisers, from new crew, learning to race, to racers who regularly compete.

We are the Ocean City Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Sail and Power Squadrons, District 5, the largest boating organization in the United States. We are a volunteer organization interested in promoting skillful boating and fun through educational programs to the public and our membership. Our members are sailor, paddlers and power boaters. We are made up of folks yet to own their first boat, to folks having trailerable vessels, to those owning long distance cruisers. Meetings and classes are usually held in the Ocean City/Ocean Pines, Maryland area and people from all areas of the Delaware and Maryland shore attend these classes and events. We offer introductory boating classes and boating seminars to the public throughout the year. People join for the classes, then discover to their delight they have become part of a boating family of like-minded people who meet for relaxed social gatherings like picnics, dinner socials, raft-ups, and weekend rendezvous (owning a boat is optional). Ocean City, Maryland

OPYC is a private boating club owned and operated by its members located on the scenic Bush River in Harford County. We are a member of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Association and the Yacht Clubs of Maryland. The club was founded in 1948 and since that time has provided slip facilities and a variety of boating activities for the convenience and enjoyment of its members and their families. Abingdon, Maryland

PSA is a Chesapeake Bay Sailing Club. The best value in Chesapeake sailing. We are a volunteer-run, Chesapeake Bay sailing club located in the West River Yacht Harbour, Galesville, Md. We keep costs low by buying used boats and doing almost all maintenance in house. Our goal is to make cruising and racing fun, safe, and as economical as possible. For over 50 years, (see our history, beginning in 1968), and incorporated in 1986) Parklawn Sailing has been a strong and healthy sailing club with a diverse membership. We are primarily a cruising club where members can schedule a boat for a day, a weekend, a week or longer. There are also opportunities to crew with member skippers. Additionally, the club organizes day and evening sails and training cruises open to all members. In recent summers, club members have organized week-long sails around the DelMarVa peninsula. Gaithersburg, Maryland

We are a diversified local sail boat racing club located in historic, lovely Galesville, Maryland. Our home waters on the West River empty into the Chesapeake Bay from its Western Shore. Races are held every Wednesday evening from Spring through Frostbite. Galesville, Maryland

The Potapskut Sailing Association was founded in 1938 to provide a special place for sailors to gather and enjoy the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. We are truly a family club, offering opportunities for our youngest future members to learn how to handle small boats and enjoy competition and teamwork. PSA offers social activities throughout the year. Our members participate in the various activities required to keep the harbor, grounds, and clubhouse in good working order, then come together to celebrate our accomplishments. We are a private club, and have a small membership due to the limitations of our facilities. Pasadena, Maryland

The R.E.Y.C. is a private boating club located on scenic Sue Creek in Baltimore County. We are a member of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Association and the Yacht Clubs of Maryland. The club was founded in 1963 and since that time has provided slip facilities and a variety of boating activities for the convenience and enjoyment of its members and their families. The Red Eye Yacht Club, Inc was founded in 1963 and has developed into one of the most popular clubs on the bay. The club was organized by a group of local boaters for the primary purpose of promoting yachting, seamanship, recreation of its members, and more extensively the use of the bay and its many offerings. Baltimore, Maryland

We are a small club that enjoys having fun. During the boating season, several cruises are planned by our Fleet Captain. We visit different Marinas and Yacht Clubs on the Chesapeake Bay. Essex, Maryland

Established in 1970, Rock Creek Racing Association was formed to promote Sailboat Racing on the Patapsco River, just east of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. For over 40 years, we've offered the opportunity for Cruisers to become Racers. All types of boats and sailors of all skill levels are welcome. Pasadena, Maryland

Established in 1937, the Rock Hall Yacht Club, RHYC, on the Chesapeake Bay's Eastern Shore has a rich history of conviviality and volunteer teamwork. The club's membership is composed of persons from all walks of life. The main goal of the club is to promote a sense of community and enjoyment in, on, and around the water. Events at the club include grill nights in the summers, specialty dinners, small plate service, a vigorous regatta schedule, a sailing school, varied theme parties, club sailing, pool and seasonal activities for families and children. Rock Hall, Maryland

We race in Round Bay on the Severn River in Severna Park, Maryland. We welcome anyone who has a boat and the desire to race fairly, competitively and have fun while abiding by the US Sailing's rules of racing.

The SCC promotes sailing, cruising, yacht racing, sail training, sail related social functions, and the sport of sailing in general. Annapolis, Maryland

Searching for a group of people who enjoy a good party? Want to cruise with knowledgeable boaters where a helping hand is always nearby? The Sassafras River Yacht Club could be the answer to your wishes for relaxed, unpretentious pleasure. Georgetown, Maryland

Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis is a private yacht club based in Annapolis, Maryland, that has been in operation since 1959. Our mission is to encourage and promote yachting including boat safety, the science of navigation and seamanship, the more extensive use of our waterways, and recreational sailing. The Seafarers have a rich history of cruising the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries for over 50 years. Our members get to mingle with their fellow boating enthusiasts at our summer cruises, social gatherings, and community-based activities. We are a proud member of US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Annapolis, Maryland

Located on Selby Bay of Maryland's South River. SBSC is home to over 75 privately owned Flying Scots. Family owned and operated since 1987. As Flying Scot sailors for over 30 years, we can assist with all aspects of sailing, racing, maintaining and purchasing a new or used Flying Scot. Edgewater, Maryland

Dedicated to the enjoyment and enrichment of pleasure boating on and around Chesapeake Bay, Selby Bay Yacht Club is a friendly, private, nonsectarian club located on Selby Bay - at the mouth of the South River - ten miles South of Annapolis, Maryland. Member owned and operated, Selby Bay Yacht Club is home to some 70 boats, both power and sail. Edgewater, Maryland

Located in Annapolis, Maryland, SSA has a long tradition of quality one-design racing. We feature a full season of racing plus a winter frostbiting series. We regularly host major regional, national and international championship events. We operate an extensive Junior Program, featuring an 8-week summer program as well as spring and fall high school team sailing. SSA's facilities support dry-sailed dinghies and small keel boats, with 3 launching cranes and protected basins, plus large staging and dry storage areas. Our clubhouse and snack bar provide an excellent venue for after-sailing activities with an unsurpassed view of the Severn River and Annapolis Harbor from the deck.

Founded in 1937, SIYC provides members and guests a friendly welcome with an active schedule of meals, cruises and special events. We have an active membership which keeps our sails drawing and our motors running. Solomons, Maryland

Your home port for sailing, fishing and cruising on the Chesapeake Bay. Marina Amenities include: Over 500 Slips, 100 Transient Berths to 150', Trailer Storage Available, 3 Boat Launch Ramps with Restrooms and Store, Non-Ethanol Gasoline and Diesel Fuels, 3 Pump-Out Stations, Clean Bath Houses, Laundry, Pool, Grills and Rental Pavilions, Wi-Fi Hot Spots, Security Patrol, and more. The Somers Cove Yacht Club was formally established in 1992 and is located at Somers Cove Marina. The club encourages the sport of yachting and frequently holds social events for its members and those seeking to become members. Crisfield, Maryland

An organization for single adults who share the love of sailing and want to participate in a wide range of sailing activities including day and weekend sails, sailing education, and social functions at sea and ashore. Annapolis, Maryland

We are a growing club with new boats each year. If you are interested in getting that old raceboat out of the barn and want to come play with us, please contact us via the website with what you have, and we will help get you headed in the right direction for an enjoyable and rewarding pastime. Solomons, Maryland

SOMD Boat Club is an alternative to boat ownership. Southern MD Boat Club is located in picturesque Southern Maryland at Coltons Point Marina. The club provides its membership the opportunity to experience the inviting waters of the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. SOMD Boat Club Members can use any of the professionally maintained boats in our fleet. The boats range from a sporty 18' bow rider to a well equipped 23' cuddy cabin, and everything in between. If you become a SOMD Boat Club Member - bring your family and friends ready for a morning or afternoon of Water Skiing, Tubing, Fishing, or just Exploring...and we'll take care of the rest. Coltons Point, Maryland

SMSA offers a racing program, cruising program, women's program, and junior program. Our goal is to continue to be the premiere sailing venue in the Southern Maryland and mid-Chesapeake Bay region. SMSA hosts the nationally renowned Screwpile regatta and many other quality racing events for both big and small boats. We are ideally located in Solomons, MD near some of the finest cruising waters of the Chesapeake Bay. We look forward to your first or frequent return visits with us. Solomons, Maryland

Spring Cove Yacht Club is a non-profit volunteer organization that plans and conducts events on the water and on shore for the enjoyment and benefit of it's members. Solomons, Maryland

The St. Mary's River Yacht Club was founded in 1947 to promote sailing and camaraderie on our beautiful river. We typically race every other weekend from early April through October, with cruising events scattered throughout the season. We welcome visitors to our racing and cruising events. St. Mary's City, Maryland

Formed in 1931, the club offers racing, adult sailing lessons, a junior sailing program, cruising activities, and social activities. Oxford, Maryland

The Naval Academy Sailing Center is home to several world-class sailing teams and a number of exciting training programs. The sailing program at the Naval Academy includes the Offshore Sailing Team, the Intercollegiate Sailing Team, and our plebe summer sail training program. Annapolis, Maryland

The Naval Academy Intercollegiate (IC) Sailing Team is consistently one of the top programs in the country and has a long history of turning out collegiate All-Americans, College Sailors of the Year, Olympians, and America’s Cup sailors. An experienced and dedicated coaching staff is a mainstay to the IC sailing program. NASS has existed since 1949 to train midshipmen in seamanship while sailing or racing on the Chesapeake & Atlantic Ocean. Annapolis, Maryland

The Universal Sailing Club was formed in 2001 by black sailors on the Chesapeake Bay, primarily from Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, D.C. We participate in cruising getaways around the world, and maintain the historical black sailing presence on the bay, which is the largest estuary in the world. The club organizes on-the-water sailing activities, including regattas, raft-ups and cruising getaways.