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2026 PSC Labor Day Raft-Up: Island Paradise
Three days of sailing, rafting, and revelry for PSC members.
Event Overview
Join PSC for a three-day Labor Day raft-up and social sail as we bring your boats choice of Island Paradise to the Chesapeake. The fleet includes one club-chartered catamaran and two Jeanneau monohulls for a fun long weekend on the Bay.
- Dates: Labor Day Weekend 2026 (Saturday–Monday)
- Theme: Island Paradise — each boat chooses its own Island
- Fleet: Catamaran, Jeanneau 379 Serenity, Jeanneau 39i Moxie
- Audience: PSC members and guests
Departure & Destinations
Departure Marina:
Sail Solomons, Spring Cove Marina
455 Lore Road, Solomons, MD 20688
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Raft-Up Area:
Patuxant River - specific location TBD.
Overnight Stop:
Spring Cover Marina, Oxford, MD
Slips should be reserved by contacting Sail Solomons.
Boat Links
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Planned Itinerary
Saturday – Departure & Raft-Up
- Morning departure from Spring Cove Marina in Solomons.
- Sail up the Patuxant River and rendezvous with other PSC boats.
- Afternoon raft-up in Putuxant River Cove (TBD), conditions permitting.
- Decorate your boat to match your Island Paradise theme.
- CAPTs will coordinate raft-up details and anchoring plans.
Sunday – Oxford & Shoreside Social
- Break the raft in the morning and sail to the Putuxant River.
- Dock at Spring Cove Marina; slips should be reserved through Sail Solomons.
- At 3:00 pm, gather ashore at Spring Cove Marina for a catered dinner.
- Sign-up for the dinner online.
Monday – Sail
- Sail the Chesapeake for the day.
- Sail back to Spring Cover Marina and respective home ports.
- Practice navigation, sail trim, docking, and crew coordination along the way.
Final route, timing, and anchorages may change based on weather, traffic, and skipper discretion.
Island Paradise
This year’s raft-up theme is Island Paradise. Each boat can create its own Island Paradise identity with decorations, colors, costumes, and festive flair.
- Choose an Island, signature food, and drink with your crew.
- Bring dicorations, flags, and themed décor.
- Have fun and make your boat stand out on the raft-up.
What to Expect
- A fun multi-day liveaboard experience on the Chesapeake.
- Time to relax, socialize, and enjoy the holiday weekend with PSC members.
- Opportunities to sharpen sailing, navigation, anchoring, and docking skills.
- Plenty of deck space to relax if your goal is simply to enjoy the ride.
Costs
Registration covers charter costs only.
Additional expenses are not included and will be shared by the crew as applicable:
- Food and beverages
- Fuel
- Pump-out
- Slip and dock fees
- Catered and restaurant meals
Cancellation Policy
- Fees will not be refunded if cancellation occurs within 30 days of the start date of the sail, unless the participant finds a replacement.
- The club will assist with publicity for an open berth, but will not be responsible for finding a replacement.
Questions
For questions about the itinerary, boat assignments, or raft-up logistics, please contact the Bay Coordinator.
POC: baycoordinator@pentagonsailing.org
We look forward to seeing you on the water and celebrating Island Paradise, PSC-style!
© Pentagon Sailing Club 2026
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