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
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