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Chesapeake Bay Week Film Festival: Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay (FULL)
April 13 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
(March 25 update: This program is now full. You can register for the waitlist here. In addition, there are still spots available for CBMM’s Chesapeake Bay Week Film Festival screening of “Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake” on April 18.)
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Chesapeake Bay Week with a special film festival, presented by CBMM in collaboration with Maryland Public Television. Dive deep into the Bay’s rich history through the inspiring stories of the people who call it home. Throughout this three-day preview event, enjoy advanced screenings alongside panel discussions and expert talks, as this series promises to entertain, educate, and ignite your passion for this treasured waterway.
The Chesapeake Bay Week Film Festival begins on Saturday, April 13, with a showing of “Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay.” Discover the beauty and elegance of Maryland’s iconic sailing log canoes in MPT’s newest documentary and the cornerstone film for the 20th anniversary of Chesapeake Bay Week. Meet the sailors and enthusiasts keeping this centuries-old Eastern Shore tradition alive through exhilarating weekend regattas. Following the film screening, CBMM Chief Historian and log canoe racer Pete Lesher will moderate a panel of log canoe skippers, owners, and crew members, sharing stories of this summertime Chesapeake tradition.
Chesapeake Bay Week Film Festival: “Racing Rivals: Log Canoes of Chesapeake Bay”
Date/Time: Saturday, April 13, 2pm
Location: Van Lennep Auditorium
Cost: Suggested donation of $10 per guest
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