Dinghy Race and Caribbean-Style Beach Plunder Party
Grub, Grog, Giveaways, Island Music and Contests!

Beach Party Sponsored by: Buckley Family Construction
Dinghy Flotilla & Race Sponsored by: Maxwell Associates, Rock Hall Properties and West Marine
Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Presents the "Queen Anne's Revenge" Decorated Dinghy Flotilla and Beach Plunder Race - Saturday August 14th.

There is a $5 registration fee for each boat.
Any questions about the Dinghy Flotilla Registration, please contact Marti Maxwell - 410-639-2028
Questions about the Beach Party - Chris Maxwell 410-639-2028
Times
10:00am-12:00pm: Registration and Check-In for Flotilla and/or Race

11:00 PM-2:00 PM - Cast Off Party at Harbor Shack - Live Music, Grub, Grog and Giveaways. Great spot for spectators to witness cast off!

12:00pm: Skippers Meeting at Harbor Shack for all participants - receive instructions

12:30pm: Flotilla begins at County Bulkhead - Decorated dinghies line-up. A decorated "flag ship" will lead the flotilla around the harbor and then out toward the beach (under power). An additional vessel will be used to tow any oar-powered vessels. Any boats not participating in the race will stay back at the starting area until after the race is finished.

1:00 - Race to the Beach
  • The fleet will proceed to a "starting area" a few hundred feet from the beach.
  • Engines will be shut down.
  • A sound signal for the race will indicate "Man your Oars!"
  • A second sound signal will indicate "Attack"!
  • The boats will race from the starting zone to a landing zone at the beach (under oar power).
  • Pirates will beach their dinghies, wade ashore, and show their number to the official "Beach Wench". Then, join the party!
12:30-4:00pm: Caribbean-Style Beach Plunder Party - Grub, Grog, Giveaways, Island Music and Contests. Bring a Beach Chair and enjoy the Fun!!!
Prizes will be given to the:
- Best Decorated Boat - Winner of the Gray Beard Cup
- Small Cash Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Dinghy Ashore
- Small Cash Prize 1st Kayak or Canoe Ashore
- Medals and Awards for Most Spirited and Scurviest Crew
Eligibility Requirements and Rules:
  • Motorized dinghies must bear current registrations.
  • Number of passengers must not exceed the maximum capacity of the vessel.
  • All boats must have proper number of USCG approved PFD's and a whistle on board.
  • Boats must stay in line without passing during the flotilla
  • Safe speeds must be observed at all times.
  • You must be 18 years or older to register.
Costumes are strongly encouraged!
Calling all spectators!
You won't want to miss this event!

BYOBC - Bring Your Own Beach Chair!

Past Winners

2009 Co-Winner - OlChumbucket


2009 - Scurvey Crew


2008 - Miss Fortune


2008 - Scurvey Crew