In 2026, the vernal equinox will occur on Friday, March 20, at 10:46 a.m. EDT, when the sun crosses the celestial equator – a line directly above Earth’s equator – at 14:46 UTC.
The ice is gone and we are planning this season’s events!
Chestertown Tea Party, Friday May 22 – Sunday May 24, 2026
Sail 250 Maryland Tuesday June 23 through Wednesday July 1, 2026
Mid Atlantic Chapter, American Schooner Association Rendezvous, Saturday July 25, 2026
Virtual GCBSR Oyster Restoration, Wednesday August 12 – Saturday August 15, 2026
The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, Tuesday October 13 – Sunday 18, 2026
Chestertown Maryland Downrigging, Friday October 30 – Sunday November 1, 2026