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Pride of Baltimore II America's Star-Spangled Ambassador PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II is a reconstruction of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper.

These sleek, fast, and maneuverable vessels became famous as privateers during the War of 1812. Their success in capturing British merchant ships inspired the Royal Navy’s attack on Baltimore in 1814. When Francis Scott Key saw the American flag still flying after the all-night bombardment of Fort McHenry, he was inspired to pen the “Star-Spangled Banner.”

"The awards ceremony was full of humor and good cheer. Another testament to the community spirit of the Great Chesapeake...
10/19/2026

"The awards ceremony was full of humor and good cheer. Another testament to the community spirit of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race that has spanned more than three & a half decades. A dramatic celebration of the wonder of the Chesapeake Bay. Both PRIDE & VIRGINIA are two of its “queens,” representing the two states that bound the Bay. And are clearly benefited by the Bay."

In his latest Captain’s Log, Captain Jan Miles reflects on PRIDE II’s participation in The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, from the light winds & shortened course to the tactical challenges that shaped the race against VIRGINIA.

Read Captain Miles's full log here: https://pride2.org/captains-log-great-chesapeake-bay-schooner-race-2026/

Photo courtesy of Tim Mangus.

10/16/2026

We got this video update in earlier today from Captain Miles as PRIDE II, just now getting a chance to share it. PRIDE II continues to make her way toward Norfolk. You can track the fleet here: https://pro.yb.tl/GCBSR2026/

Per GCBSR officials, the official race results are expected to be announced here on social media following tomorrow’s awards ceremony in Norfolk. Stay tuned!

10/16/2026

Good morning! Overnight the race course was shortened by the Race Committee — PRIDE II will now finish at Smith Point. Smith Point is at the southern entrance of the Potomac River & is home to a historic caisson lighthouse built in 1897 that stands about 2.5 miles east-southeast offshore.

10/15/2026

GCBSR Race Update — Just in, a little update from Captain Miles on the conditions this evening as PRIDE II & the fleet race down the Bay to Norfolk in The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. Go PRIDE, GO!

And she’s off! PRIDE II & the fleet are now sailing down the bay in The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. Here’s a pho...
10/15/2026

And she’s off! PRIDE II & the fleet are now sailing down the bay in The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. Here’s a photo from shortly after the start featuring PRIDE II. The other boat we included on purpose is CARIBEE II & it’s being captained by the one & only Peter Boudreau, shipwright & a former Captain of PRIDE OF BALTIMORE II.

Track the fleet: https://pro.yb.tl/gcbsr2026/

A sure sign of fall returns to the Chesapeake Bay THIS WEEK! The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR), an annual c...
10/12/2026

A sure sign of fall returns to the Chesapeake Bay THIS WEEK!

The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR), an annual charitable sailing race celebrating the Chesapeake Bay’s maritime heritage, returns this week with public dockside viewing, a Parade of Sail through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor & a race start off Annapolis.

Follow the GCBSR page for LIVE coverage of Wednesday’s Parade of Sail & Thursday’s race start. There will be a LIVE race tracker. It will be available at gcbsr.org & through the YB Tracking app. We will share links once that goes live.

Public Events:
Tuesday, October 13 | 12–7 PM: Open Docks at Anchorage Marina, Baltimore. Free dockside viewing of the participating vessels.
Wednesday, October 14 | 10 AM–2 PM: Open Docks at Anchorage Marina. Free dockside viewing of the participating vessels.
Wednesday, October 14 | 5–6 PM: Parade of Sail through Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Vessels are expected to begin departing their docks around 4 PM.
Thursday, October 15 | Noon: Race start off Annapolis, near Thomas Point.
Saturday, October 17 | 8 AM–1 PM: Open Docks at Freemason Harbor in Norfolk, Virginia.

Read more about the race from our friends at SpinSheet Magazine here: https://www.spinsheet.com/news/great-chesapeake-bay-schooner-race-2026

Photo courtesy of Will Keyworth.

10/10/2026

Perhaps one of coolest collabs yet, today we welcomed cellist Erin Snedecor onboard. Here is a bit of Cello Suite No. 1 in G major while under sail off Fort McHenry — Drop your favorite Master & Commander quote in the comments.

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