cruising fleet
The WRSC cruising fleet includes sailboats and powerboats in all sizes. Each year, we sponsor cruising events beginning in the early spring and ending in the late fall. Our primary cruising ground is the Chesapeake Bay with the occasional long-distance cruises to destinations in the Chesapeake Bay.
The typical on the water event is led by a member of the cruising fleet and may be a land rendezvous or a raft-up at a destination that allows us to enjoy sailing on some of the best cruising waters in the world. Cruising destinations tend to be 15 to 30 miles from our clubhouse in Galesville, MD. At our rendezvous, we socialize, share meals, and generally have a grand time. The majority of our cruises are weekend cruises so that working members are able to participate. Kids, dogs, and guests are always welcome
2025 Cruising Schedule
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Shake-down Cruise to St. Michaels: May 2-4...Friday or Saturday, arrive St. Michaels at the Museum (need to be a member to dock) or anchor in the basin. Group dinner for Friday arrivers? Saturday get-together on the Museum grounds. Sunday head home.
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Memorial Day Cruise to Wye River and Leeds Creek: May 22-27...Thursday or Friday head to Drum Cove. Raft Up. Saturday am Brunch and then that afternoon reassemble in Leeds Creek across from St. Michaels and an overnight or two raft-up. 27th head home. No marinas, just rafting or anchoring and dinghy rides to host boats.
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Chester River/Chestertown Langford Creek: June 19-23 (Tentative Date)...Cruise up the beautiful Chester River on the 20th and raft/anchor in the Corsica. Friday head up to Chestertown and spend two nights. Sunday head down to Lankford Bay Marina on into Langford Creek and Langford Creek Marina with its quiet location, pool and cookout facilities. Monday return home.
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Solomons Cruise: August 30th - September 1st... Description Pending
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Oxford Regatta: August 8-10...Hosted by Tred Avon Yacht Club. This is a major regional event. Our WRSC junior and adult members compete in a variety of small OD classes and may need bunks. There is a race over from Thomas Point for big boats, for those that would like to race, or just enjoy a peaceful cruise over. There is also Log Canoe Racing to watch on Saturday and Sunday. All-in-all a great sailing weekend! Book marina space early! Likely gathering at Safe Harbor Friday and/or Saturday.
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Fall Rendezvous: October 18-19...A combined cruiser and big boat event with with optional races to and from the mouth of the Wye River with a raft-up in Dividing Creek and social gathering of pot-luck and club supplied oysters and shrimp on Saturday.
Members of the Cruising fleet are encouraged to assist with the Labor Day Regatta festivities escorting the one designs from in the Annapolis to Galesville Race and to serve on Race Committee for the Club’s many one-design regattas.
