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.

COVID-19 Status: Open in a limited capacity

Shore: Clubhouse is open for Friday night Socials each Friday evening at 5:30 pm. Maximum 50% Occupancy.
On the Water: Keelboat, Smallboat, and Cruises have restarted. Please check the calendar and program pages for the latest updates.

Please see the following link for the SMSA Covid response plan developed in compliance with CDC and MDH regarding social distancing, etc.

  SMSA COVID-19 Plan

Please stay healthy, stay safe, and take care of one another. See you on the water!

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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