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The Patuxent Pursuit

Mid-summer, Middle-Bay racing is BACK!
With the end of the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge in 2024, the Southern Maryland Sailing Association has decided to keep on racing. We have organized a new regatta called The Patuxent Pursuit.

Like the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge, The Patuxent Pursuit will be a 3-day event held July 18-20, 2025.

The Patuxent Pursuit starts with a pursuit race on Friday for all competitors. It will then shift into two courses for Saturday and Sunday with windward/leeward racing for the PHRF Spinnaker and One Design classes and more pursuit-style racing for the Navigator/Cruiser course.

The parties have been moved to the SMSA clubhouse.

SMSA is hoping for a great turn-out for The Patuxent Pursuit!


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Use the Online Shop for Event Dinner tickets, Merchandise, etc.

Patuxent Pursuit flyer

Announcements

THANK YOU ALL!

A huge thank you to all the racers, support crew, Race Committe, Shore-side volunteers, and our sponsors. It was an amazing event. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did!
We are already looking forward to 2026! Are you Ready?!?!?!



The Patuxent Pursuit is CBYRA Sanctioned!

Per request, The Patuxent Pursuit now has CBYRA Sanction Numbers for all three days! Going for CBRYA high point? Register now to gain more points. CBYRA Sanction numbers #xxx, #xxx, and #xxx.

Shirt sales extended!

We are excited to have a short window to reopen ordering for shirts for The Patuxent Pursuit! All purchases need to be made no later than Monday, June 30th.
We are focusing on pre-orders to ensure folks get what they want. Shirts for purchase are not guaranteed at the event. Place your order from the event   Online Shop
Options available are t-shirts, short sleeve tech shirts, long sleeve shirts, hooded tech shirts and UV long sleeve shirts.
Please see below for the graphic! Shirt Back

PHRF Certificates

Racers do not have to wait for current valid rating certificates to enter. (Racers must have required certificates before July 13, 2025. See Notice of Race.)

Jamaican Grill Food Truck for Friday night

After Friday's pursuit race, the Jamaican Grill Food Truck will be onsite at the SMSA clubhouse with food available for purchase.
5:00pm: Food and Check-in open.
5:30pm: Social begins
6:30pm: Distance Race Results and Awards

Cantina Night!

Join the party on Saturday night with Cantina Night!
Peruvian Chicken, Pork Carnitas, Chorizo, Tamales (chicken verde and bean and cheese) and so much More!
Enjoy music with DJ Amy as we enjoy times with friends ashore. Dinner tickets are $25 and must be purchased by July 13th! No guarantee for onsite ticket sales/availability.

DJ starts at 5pm, Dinner at 5:30pm.

SPONSORS

HiddenHarbour
MrsWait
QuantumSails
SolomonsInn
SweetReveries
WYSW
West Marine
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POINTS OF CONTACT

The Patuxent Pursuit Chairman: Steve Birchfield, PaxPursuitChairman@smsa.com
The Patuxent Pursuit PRO: John Herbig, PaxPursuitPRO@smsa.com

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