The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race

The GCBSR was founded to promote public awareness of the Chesapeake Bay’s maritime heritage and encourage the preservation and improvement of the Chesapeake’s natural resources. We accomplish this goal by presenting educational programs and supporting regional organizations who share this vision.

2023 Race Results

Virtual Race Results | Bay Race Results

New Grant Program

Non-profit organizations in the Bay area are encouraged to apply for educational grants.

Our Next GCBSR Sea Stories Webinar
March 20, 2024 • 7PM. EDT

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Woodwind, from Dream to Reality with Ken and Ellen Kaye
Captain Ken and Ellen Kaye, were public school teachers who decided to retire while still young to pursue their dream of owning a schooner and introducing young people to sailing. Turning their dream to reality included building a 125′ schooner, Woodwind, then Woodwind II, and being joined aboard by their daughter, Captain Jennifer Kaye. Join us for the story of their 31-year journey.

Our Promises To You

Promote awareness of the Chesapeake Bay’s heritage Encourage preservation of the Bay’s resources Support Chesapeake Bay education and clean-up efforts Bring historic schooners to the Bay Encourage schooner sailing and preservation

There’s So Much More

“There’s so much more to the GCBSR than big beautiful boats racing down the length of the Bay. Festivities span five days and include opportunities for hands-on learning, touring the boats, mingling with captains and crew, and singing sea shanties.”

Mark Talbot
Spin Sheet, Crew Member of the Woodwind

VIDEOS

GCBSR YouTube Channel

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