Captain’s Log: Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race 2026
Patrick Smith
October 19, 2026
The wind was actually dead calm for a significant period of time. Forcing the decision to shorten the courses for
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Captain’s Log: Lunenburg to Boston Summary
Patrick Smith
August 18, 2026
A celebration of a un-extraordinary sailing passage. Very well executed by Captain Jeff Crosby and crew. The passage planning “direct
Captain’s Log: Reflecting on Sail250
Patrick Smith
July 22, 2026
Date: July 19, 2025 I am writing shortly after the last formal Tall Ship Festival Port celebrating America’s 250th Birthday.
Captain’s Log | GCBSR Recap
Patrick Smith
October 18, 2025
Date: October 18, 2025 The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. Unlike the past several races, breeze was favorable out of
Captain’s Log | Gale Force Entry of Delaware Bay
Patrick Smith
September 18, 2025
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Location: Moored at Schaefer’s Canal House Marina, Chesapeake City, Maryland Voyage planing is first a
Captain’s Log | Lunenburg to Boston
Patrick Smith
September 9, 2025
Captain’s Log | Lunenburg to BostonDate: Tuesday, September 9, 2025Time: 0900 hours EDTPosition : 42°34.2′ N, 066°54.0′ WCourse: 270 magneticSpeed: