May 25th and 26th at the Calvert Marine Museum
For the fourth consecutive year, Calvert Marine Museum will host the Chesapeake Catboat Association’s Patuxent River Shootout. Catboats from around the Bay will gather in the museum’s boat basin late in the day on May 25th and all-day on the 26th. On the 26th the 15 to 25 foot vessels will depart the Calvert Marine Museum’s boat basin for their annual race, the Patuxent River Shootout. The start and finish of the race can be viewed from the Boardwalk on Solomon’s Island. Weather dependent, there may be one or two races. The boats will return to the basin, late afternoon, where they can be viewed by museum guests.
The catboat design was most popular in the 19th and 20th century and was the waterway workhorse from New England to the Chesapeake Bay. They are very identifiable by their single gaff rig sail, wide beam and barn door rudder. Also present will be a few modern day designed catboats which are popular in the Solomon’s area waters.
Additional information can be found on the Catboat Association’s website: http://www.chesapeakecatboats.org/
For more information Contact: Steve Flesner at 410-586-8179 or Butch Garren at 410 394-0014.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Become a fan on Facebook.
