Welcome to Southern Maryland Sailing Association (SMSA) on the web.

SMSA was founded in 1972 as a member-run social club by a group of like-minded sailors interested in racing, cruising, and just spending time with fellow sailors.

Since then, SMSA has grown to more than 150 memberships and has continued to offer a large variety of activities for its members and the community.

SMSA offers comprehensive racing, cruising, junior & adult sail training, education, and social activities both on-shore and on the water that allow members to enjoy the sport of sailing through a variety of venues throughout the year.

Our goal is to continue to be the premiere sailing venue in the Southern Maryland and mid-Chesapeake Bay region.

We are ideally located in Solomons, MD, near some of the finest cruising waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

We look forward to your first or frequent return visits with us.

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COVID-19 SMSA UPDATE - June 17, 2020

SMSA Family—your Board of Directors has continued to monitor the CDC, Federal and State guidelines that are being revised almost weekly. So, per the latest Executive Order (20-06-10-01) signed by Governor Hogan, effective Friday, June 19, 2020 at 5pm we will be able to open the SMSA Clubhouse provided that the total number of persons permitted inside does not exceed 50% of our Maximum Occupancy. The Executive Order strongly recommends that we follow the current guidance from the CDC and MDH regarding social distancing, etc. Our complete Plan can be viewed in the attached document:

  SMSA COVID-19 Plan

Unfortunately our Junior Program/Summer Camp had to be cancelled, however, our other On the Water events are ramping up starting in June. Keelboat racing resumed starting on June 10, 2020. The updated Race Circular is published online in our Keelboat pages. Stay tuned for the return of our small boat racing. Our cruising program is also slowly resuming activities. Contact our program chairs, officers and directors if you aren't answered with our online updates.

Please stay healthy, stay safe, and take care of one another.

See you on the water!

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Up Coming Events

SMSA Keelboat Racing - Zahniser's Wednesday Night Racing - July 1, 2020 @ 6:15 to ????

Results to be posted and announced at Happy Hour Social - July 3, 2020 -

SMSA Smallboat Racing - July 2, 2020 @ 6:30 to ?

First night of Smallboat racing- please see Guidelines posted above -

SMSA Cruisers - Fourth of July Cruise - July 2 - 5, 2020 @ 6:30 to ?

See Cruise page for details -

Happy Hour Friday, July 3, - 5:30PM to 8:30

Club will be open, also can join via Zoom - link is on SMSA Calendar and here

 Link to Virtual Happy Hour

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Club News!

On Saturday June 6, 2020, We held the 2020 Opening Ceremonies for the 2020 SMSA Season

 2020 SMSA Opening Ceremonies Video Replay

Club Warming Kitchen Update!! This project has made great progress. Here is a video update:

 Warming Kitchen Video Update!

Replay Virtual Concert – Dave Rowe – Folk on the Water Concert, Saturday, May 9 @ 7:30PM

This concert was a great event, but you missed it!

BUT WAIT, there is a replay saved on facebook. Click the link below to see the replay:

 WFMA - Dave Rowe

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Membership Benefit: Save on USSailing Membership

Join or renew your US Sailing Membership via the MVP Program!

You save $$ off your membership and the SMSA junior program gets credits for books and training materials. Everyone benefits!

Youth – $25 (discounted from $30)

Individual – $55 (discounted from $65)

Family – $85 (discounted from $100)

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