Choptank Fleet

This year the Choptank Fleet will be using the predefined list of 32 courses. (currently 26) The Skipper’s Guide from 2023 will be in effect for 2024. The list is organized from Zero degrees Magnetic to 360 degrees.

On occasion, the Race Committee may decide to customize the racecourse depending on weather conditions. Print a copy of the list and keep it in your boat. Skippers are expected to have the list. The Race Committee (Land Crew) will only post and announce the course number on VHF Channel 72 and display on a Whiteboard.

Before each start, all skippers must report their boat name (and Class and spin or non-spin) with the Race Committee.  

Races typically start at 6:00 PM and 6:07 PM.

We strongly encourage all sailors, including skippers and crew, become members of ESSA.

ESSA has adopted the ORR-EZ handicapping system.  We are super excited about this change as it will allow the rating to be adjusted to compensate for the wind conditions, as well as the course chosen, resulting in greater competition.