Fourth of July weekend Cruise

Cruising skipper registration slots are open immediately and we encourage skippers to sign up as soon as they know they can commit to an event. Cruising crew slots open 6 weeks out from the event start date.

Enjoy a weekend of Fourth of July celebration! We will depart early on Friday July 3 for a sail across the Bay to Rock Hall, Maryland for dinner at the Waterman’s Crab House and Rock Hall’s July 3rd Fireworks over the Harbor. Then we’ll sail back to the western shore to Middle River for a grill-out while anchored, followed by a night of Fireworks for the 4th. On Sunday, we’ll sail home to the DSC where we plan on arriving on the docks in the mid to late afternoon. 

Skipper(s) will contact participants via Circle to communicate the actual dock-call time and cruising logistics.

*Skipper note: Skippers should expect significant holiday weekend activity on the water and fireworks each night of the trip!

Event Start Time

0800

Event End Time

1700 (+2 days)

Shared Costs

Boat Fuel Fund: Suggested $30.00 per person

Slip Fees: $4.50 per foot ($144 - $171/boat based on vessel size). Equalized to $39/person/night based on two boats with total of 8 people (Friday night only)

Grill Cookout Dinner at anchor: $25/person (Saturday night)

Cruise Plan

Friday, July 3rd, Sail from DSC to Rock Hall Harbor, roughly 23.7 NM, approx 5.0-5.5 hours

• Dock on Rock Hall Harbor at Haven Harbor South Resort Marina (fireworks take place over Rock Hall Harbor)

• Free Shuttle bus to Town of Rock Hall, harbor & restaurant

• Free Shuttle bus back to the Haven Harbor South Marina where we can watch fireworks from their private beach w/ bar and firepits

• Saturday morning, breakfast aboard

Saturday July 4th, Sail from Rock Hall to Middle River, roughly 20.3 NM, approx. 4.5 - 5.0 hours

• Anchor / Raft Up near Strawberry or Galloway Creek off of Middle River.  Relax and swim, then grill out for dinner on the water.

• Watch the barge and waterfront community shows at 39 18’25”N 76 24’26”W

•  Sunday morning, breakfast aboard.

Sunday July 5th, Sail from Middle River to DSC, roughly 22.5 NM,  approx. 5.0 - 5.5 hours

• Return to DSC between 1500-1700 Sunday July 5th

Provisions

• Ice & Drinking Water: communal supply provided by skippers. Cold storage is available aboard.

• BYO: Refillable water bottle, two (2) breakfasts, three (3) lunches, beverages, snacks (sharing is caring )

• Cooking: limited to 2-burner propane boat stove (Akimbo), single -burner butane camp stoves (other cruisers) with small pots/pans are aboard for hot water, instant hot cereals, etc. 

• Coffee: We welcome a volunteer for ‘Cruise Barista’, to bring coffee, cream, creamer, sweetener to share, and to prepare on board each morning. Tea kettle, small coffee pots, and French press is aboard, or bring you own camp coffee-making gadgets. 

• 4th of July Grill Out Dinner: Skipper Albert will pre-purchase all food items needed for the grill out and costs will be shared. Usually hamburgers & hot dogs with fixings and salads, but menu suggestions are welcome. Your favorite appetizer or dessert contributions are also welcome, but reply here to let Albert and others know in advance what you are bringing so we don’t overbuy or duplicate too much. Please let Albert know in advance of any dietary restrictions.

Suggested Gear

PFD, personal flashlight, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, foul weather gear, windbreaker, change of clothes & shoes, bathing suit, toiletries, bath towel, light sleeping bag or sheet/blanket, Cell Phone w/USB charging cord. Optional: Pillow, USB,12v auto-plug, or battery-powered  devices, personal fans.

Waivers Required

If you're new to the DSC or haven’t signed the DSC liability waiver yet, please complete it online. Skippers must also sign the SKIPPER WAIVER.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the DSC office at 410.727.0722 or info@downtownsailing.org. Weather cancellations will be announced by 8 PM on the day before the event.