CRYCC regatta, penguin class 1950s(?)
For over a century sailors have devoted summer weekends to racing on the Chesapeake Bay and its estuaries. This undated photo offers a view of this classic Eastern Shore: a regatta in front of the Chester River Yacht & Country Club. These events typically include a number of one-design classes, giving each fleet a different starting time. Penguin boats, as seen here, are 11-foot dinghies designed in the 1930s. They are neither the sleekest nor the fastest boats on the river, but they hold a special place in the hearts of many Chesapeake Bay sailors.
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Hanson Robbins says
The CRYCC does sponsor Sat. AM racing during summer months. The dominant fleet is Marshall Sandpiper Catboats. Racing is open to members of the CRYCC, RHYC and CRYC. H Robbins Fleet Captain