Skipjack Sail Training: Annapolis

Name: Skipjack Sail Training: Annapolis
Start: 2026-09-11T06:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-11T12:00:00-04:00

September 11 @ 6:30 am - 12:00 pm

Skipjack Sail Training: Annapolis

Friday, Sept. 11, Sunday, Sept. 13, & Monday, Sept. 14

(Sept. 11 update: Registration for the Annapolis Sail Training has closed. We still have opportunities ahead in conjunction with the Cambridge race.)

Welcome aboard the historic skipjack Rosie Parks for racing during Skipjack Heritage Days at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis and the trip from Annapolis back to St. Michaels, alongside CBMM’s Shipyard staff and volunteers. Along the way, you’ll learn helmsmanship, sail handling, rules of the road, basic navigation using physical and digital charts, sail evolutions and theory, engine operations, vessel anatomy and terminology, skipjack historical developments, and history of the vessel and its builder.

The sail from Annapolis to St. Michaels starts with an approximately one-hour van ride from CBMM to Sandy Point State Park, beginning at approximately 6:30am. The vessel is capped at six students per sail.

For this event, the sails have specific dates/times and rain dates. Please note that in signing up you agree to the date and rain date. Refunds will only be provided should we cancel the event or plan our departure outside of our rain date.

Physical demands: Participants must be able to endure weather exposure for the entire duration. The vessel has a below decks aft cabin where rest can be had and shelter can be taken from wind and rain, however participants are required to assist and participate in sailing for the entirety of the transit.

Food: Snacks, assorted sodas, water, and coffee will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lunch and breakfast.

Clothing: Bring layers, rain gear, and a full change of clothes.

Communications: A week before the trip, the captain will email the entire crew with a weather update, further transit details, and additional information.

This program is supported through CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Skipjack Sail Training: Annapolis
St. Michaels to Annapolis:Friday, Sept. 11, 6:30am-noon; Sailing 6:30am-11am and then 1-hour van transit back to CBMM (Rain date: Sept. 12)
Annapolis Race Day: Sunday, Sept. 13, 11am-4pm
Annapolis to St. Michaels: Monday, Sept. 14, Sailing 8am-1:30pm – Transport van leaves CBMM at approximately 6:30am for one-hour trip to Annapolis (Rain date: Sept. 15)
Cost: $150, with a 20% discount for CBMM members