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Catalina 22 Fleet 10 Annual Cruise |
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2026 Fleet 10 East Coast National Cruise June 6-13, 2026 |
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Cruise planning documents Itinerary Registration Float plan (recommended for everyone), Provisioning suggestions (geared for smaller boats but helpful for larger boats too), T-shirt order form Rafting guidelines (encourage everyone to read, understand & go over at the initial skippers meeting. Ask cruisers if they want to be an anchor boat & list them at the bottom.
6 Jun 26 (Sat): Shipwright Harbor Marina (https://www.shipwrightharbor.com/boat-slips/) 410-867-7686 $2.25/ft, $8/30A, $10/50A Salt water pool, fire pit & easy access to West Marine. Herrington Harbor North (HHN) https://www.herringtonharbour.com/north/overnight-dockage-herrington-harbour-marinas/) Megan Hines (dock manager) 410-867-4343 $3.50/ft (min $112/night), $8/30A, $16/50A Waterfront saltwater pool, 3 lounges, picnic areas w/ gas & charcoal grills, walking/”Eco”- trails, complimentary fitness center, yoga/water fitness classes, kayaks, paddle boards & bikes, West Marine. Opening pot luck & skipper's meeting @ _________/1800
7 Jun 26 (Sun): Shipwright Harbor Marina to Hudson Creek/Little Choptank River (24NM) Anchorage Beautiful anchorage, beautiful sunsets. Not busy. Mind navigation entering the Little Choptank
8 Jun 26 (Mon): Hudson Creek/Little Choptank River to Knapps Narrows Marina (16NM) Knapps Narrows Marina (https://knappsnarrowsmarina.com/marina/) 800-322-5181, Randy (dock manager) From the east, contact bridge tender on VHF 13 or “one long, one short.” Everyone seems to enjoy this location, beautiful sunsets, nice pool, fun to watch the bascule bridge go up & down, Bikes to ride to the southern tip of Tilghman Island (3mi) or north to Lowes Wharf Marina Inn (3mi). 1000ft floating dock, pump out, diesel/gas, laundry, pool, continental breakfast
9 Jun 26 (Tue): Knapps Narrows Marina; Lay day 0900: Poplar Island tour: be at dock off Chicken Point Rd (SE side of narrows) by 0845 to board tour boat 240-444-4025; https://www.poplarislandrestoration.com/; Poplartours@menv.com Enjoy Tilghman Island (see above), marina amenities
10 Jun 26 (Wed): Knapps Narrows Marina to St. Michaels (22NM) Marina or anchor Higgins Yacht Yard 410-745-9303 higginsyachtyard.com book via Dockwa.com $2.354/ft; least expensive in town except anchoring Closest to town St Michaels Marina 410-745-2400/800-678-8980 stmichaelsmarina.com $2.95/ft (<= 25ft - $115, > 25 - $120 minimum), $20/30A Contact VHF 16/9/72 Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: can dock here if you have/buy a membership Everyone loves St Mikes and lots to do. Consider the biking/hiking trail about 0.5mi west of the marinas
11 Jun 26 (Thu): St Michaels to Pickering Creek (9NM) Anchorage Mind the narrow entrance to Pickering Creek (slow is good); anchor 0.4NM into Pickering Creek Provides 180-190ft anchor radius in 7ft water, i.e. >10:1 scope if needed! Well protected with pretty wooded shorelines Second option is to anchor in Wye East River, north of the Pickering Creek entrance. This means a longer (1NM vs 1500ft), but pleasant, dingy ride into the Audubon Center. Pickering Creek Audubon Center · Has a pier/boathouse to land a dingy, or to the right (west), a canoe/kayak launching area to land There are great hiking trails, a nature center, wildlife viewing platforms scattered around, historical information, etc. Website: https://md.audubon.org/chapters-centers/pickering-creek-audubon-center
Other anchoring options: Drum Point, Granary and Dividing Creek · Drum Point anchorage (take N branch of Wye, 1.75NM N from Shaw Bay) is nice and the fleet hasn't gone there, well protected except fr N. o Access to land is via a sandy beach on the west side of Drum Point with access the the Ferry Point Trail & Jack-in-the-Pulpit Trail o Granary Creek and Dividing Creek o Well protected & pretty o Would likely have to break up into smaller groups o Easy access to the island for hiking o Canoe/kayak launch ramp at head of creek o Wye Island Trail map: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/documents/wyeisland_map.pdf
12 Jun 26 (Fri): Pickering Creek/Wye River to Cox Creek/Eastern Bay (15NM) Anchorage. Mark Cascia Vinyards. Pier w/ 6ft draft to dock a couple of boats or your dingy, Tasting room. https://mcascia.wixsite.com/cascia-vineyards; 410-604-2127; Mark 301-775-0378 (cell) If interested in a tour and wine tasting please let us know by 22 May 26. They regularly accommodate sailboat groups, e.g. Eastport Yacht Club, Hinkley, others.
13 Jun 26 (Sat): Cox Creek/Eastern Bay à West River (15NM) Pirates Cove Marina vs Anchor 301-928-6605 (Pat – dockmaster to reserve slip) / 410-867-3600 (office) piratescovemd.com Closing supper at Pirates Cove restaurant Free dockage for bar & food; $50 flat/night including 30A electricity Laundry, trash, pump out, ice, showers, pool access, fuel
14 Jun 26 (Sun): Head home or on to further cruising.
Cruise Registration
Emergency Contact Name: __________________________ Phone: ________________________
Catalina 22 National Association Member: Yes / No
Release: I hereby release the CATALINA 22 National Sailing Association, Catalina 22 Region 2, Catalina 22 Fleet 10, and all sponsors and hosts of the Catalina 22 East Coast National Cruise from any and all liabilities arising from my participation in any of the cruise activities. I am solely responsible for my own vessel, property and crew. I certify that I carry proper insurance, including liability insurance, on my vessel.
___________________________________ _______________________ Signature Date
Float Plan
Boat Name: Boat Year: Boat Model: State Registration/Documentation Number: Owner: Phone: Captain: Cell Phone: Crew #1: Cell Phone: Crew #2: Cell Phone: Crew #3: Cell Phone:
Boat Length: Draft: Beam: Sail Number:
Hull Coloring: Canvas Coloring: Sail Coloring:
Itinerary: Sat, 6 Jun 26: Departure point to Shipwright Harbor Marina or Herrington Harbour North Sun, 7 Jun 26: Herring Bay to Hudson Creek on Little Choptank River Mon, 8 Jun 26: Hudson Creek to Knapps Narrows Marina Tue, 9 Jun 26: Knapps Narrows Marina vs Dunn Cove Wed, 10 Jun 26: Knapps Narrows Marina/Dunn Cove to Cox Creek (Cascia Vinyards & Winery) Thu, 11 Jun 26: Cox Creek to St. Michaels Fri, 12 Jun 26: St Michaels to Pickering Creek (branches off S side of Wye East River just past Granary Creek) Sat, 13 Jun 26: Pickering Creek to West River/Pirates Cove Sun, 14 Jun 26: West River to home / other destinations……
Provisions: Fuel: gal Water: gal Sail inventory:
Emergency Equipment Bilge pump Fire Extinguishers Hand held VHF radio First Aid Kit Emergency ditch kit
Catalina 22 Provisioning Suggestions
Essential boat items Sails Rudder Engine (4+HP), (extra spark plug for outboard) Fuel [diesel & gasoline (oil as needed for 2 stroke engine) as required and spare of both] Spare oil Antifreeze/coolant Two complete anchors sets for mud/sand (locals use #8 Danforth) w/ 6ft of chain & at least 100 ft of 3/8 inch nylon. Typical anchoring depths: 5-15 feet. Anchor line can double as a towing line. VHF radio. The fleet generally calls on channel 72 fifteen minutes before and after the hour. Working navigation lights Dock lines x 5 (15ft minimum, 20-25ft preferred as some marina slips can be large/long) Boat hook and fenders (2 minimum) First Aid Kit USCG required safety equipment: PFD for each crew, type IV PFD (throwable), visual distress signals (flares, flags), fire extinguisher, air horn or bell, etc. Navigation Local paper charts covering your sailing area (GPS should not be your sole means of navigation) Hand-bearing Compass Dividers, pencil, eraser Knot meter & depth sounder Binoculars GPS Cruising Log Usual cruising items Bucket, Sponge, Soap, Scotch-Brite pad, 409 Tool kit as required Spare parts for engine, rigging, sails (Dacron sail repair tape) Spares (pins, bulbs, etc.) Extra lines Quality flashlight & spare batteries Shore power cable, battery charger Locks for cabin and engine as boats are unattended on occasion Dinghy (an inflatable will work) and foot pump Comfort Items Dodger/bimini or boom tent awning/tarp Porta-potti (dumping in Chesapeake Bay is illegal) and marine toilet paper Cockpit table Wind scoop and/or fan(s) Solar shower Sand chairs & beach umbrella Convoluted (egg-crate) foam for sleeping birth Mini "hammock" for storage Meat tenderizer (for jellyfish or insect sting) Galley Food (some suggestions for the cruise if you do not have the usual fare): Cooler for ice Have a few extra meals aboard to cover contingencies Most breakfasts and lunches aboard. However, restaurants are available at or near most of the marinas we are visiting Pot Luck opening picnic is planned for Saturday, 6 Jun 26 at Shipwright Marina/Herrington Harbour North We usually have informal appetizers and/or supper at the anchorages. Re-Provisioning can be done at almost any of the marina stops Ultra-pasteurized milk (Parmalat) and juice are convenient and require no refrigeration Individual serving sizes/boxes of cereal or cereal in Ziploc freezer bags Block ice lasts longer than cubes. Consider freezing water in 2 liter soda bottles or gallon milk jugs. When they melt they serve as a water supply Bagels & soft cream cheese/spreads in a tub are convenient and good for breakfast. Granola bars are good for breakfast and snacks Dried fruit, corn chips, Pringles and nuts in canisters don’t crush and may survive getting wet Canned olives and pickles provide some veggie vitamins and salt in hot weather Frozen boil “in-the-bag” dinners, frozen vegetables and rice in pouches can be boiled in bay water and will last several days in an ice chest. The warmed water can be used for dish cleaning and pots do not get dirty. Dehydrated/freeze dried camping meals are light and take little space. They do require fresh water for preparation and are more expensive. Ready to serve canned soups don’t need extra water. Instant soups and dried noodles are light and handy but need water. Plastic bottle of barbeque sauce and salsa dress up chips and hot dogs Cans/bottles of flavored seltzer or mineral water are pleasant changes from sodas. Liquid intake is important on hot days. Please stay hydrated and avoid heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Stove/grill, charcoal, propane or other fuel, matches or lighter Pots, pans, dishes, utensils Coffee percolator Cork Screw Dish detergent and sponge/scrubber Trash Bags Clothespins (spring-type) Dish Towels Paper Towels Personal Sun protection (sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, light long sleeve shirt, pants) Insect protection [insect repellant, fly swatter (for en route entertainment), screens & mosquito netting (cheap at Army/Navy store), Citronella candle] Clothes Swimming Light jacket/fleece as evening temperatures can dip into the 60’s. Days are typically in the 80’s but can get into the 90’s and it can get humid. Foul weather gear Sandals/flip-flops (preferably w/ toes protection) Toiletries & mirror Towels (beach & personal) A good book(s) Fun and Games Frisbees Kite Fishing pole (you’ll need local license) Cards, Dominoes, Cribbage Board Guitar, Harmonica, Accordion Camera Floats ("Noodles" work and store well)
T-Shirt Orders
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large all shirts (Except youth - Small, Medium, Large)
Short Sleeve T-Shirt: $15 White, Grey
Youth T-Shirt: $15 White, Grey
Lady’s Regular Tank Top: $17 White, Grey, Lavender or other shade (Depends on what is available)
Lady’s String Top (Sizes run small – I wear a large): $17 White, Grey, Lavender or other shade (Depends on what is available)
Men’s Sleeveless Top: $17 White, Grey
Long Sleeve T-Shirt: $17 White, Grey
Rafting Guidelines
General Guidelines: Dock lines: 100-150% boat length, in good shape, 5-6 preferred (2 bow, 2 stern and 1-2 springs), diameter appropriate for vessel Three fenders minimum, large enough to protect both hull and rail, with lines to tie off. Preferably hung from the toe rail, the base of stanchions or from cleats, not the lifelines. Use fender boards when needed. Raft Captain is the skipper of the anchoring boat or his designee and is responsible for the location, size, formation and safety of the raft and sets the anchor light. It is each vessel captain’s responsibility to decide if they wish to join the raft. Once a part of the raft, follow the raft captain’s directions. When approaching to join the raft, hail the anchor boat for instructions. Approach the raft slowly with fenders deployed at the widest parts of your vessel and on the side of the raft to which you will join. Come to a complete stop beside the raft. Do not let your momentum push the raft. Do not use pre-spliced loops to cleat off. Use a proper cleat hitch. Bow lines go bow cleat to bow cleat. Stern lines go from the stern cleat of the boat on the raft to the rafting boat’s winch or stern cleat This creates the “arrow” or “wedge” shape to ensure your spreaders are behind the spreader of the boat you are rafting to by 2-3 feet Build the raft from larger boats centrally to smaller boats peripherally Use spring lines as needed.
Raft break-up: Be available to break up in case of squalls, increasing winds or anchor dragging. Release/peel off from the ends in pairs to maintain the balance of the raft. Departing boats are responsible for maintaining the balance of the raft. Release and drift back until clear to maneuver. In emergency breakups, boats on the port side depart to port, boats on starboard depart to starboard. First boats off go the farthest away before re-anchoring. Equal sized groups may cast off at the same time from port and starboard of the anchor boat, drift back and re-anchor if desired. Inside boat departures Release bow line of the boat outboard of yours and pass it in front of your head stay and to the boat inboard of yours Release your inboard bow line, then the stern lines and walk the stern line of the boat outboard of you to your bow as you drift back and pass it forward of your head stay to the boat inboard of you. Continue drifting back until clear to maneuver. Do not use the engine/propeller to exit the raft. You may wrap a line around the prop.
Rafting Courtesies: Others will be walking across your boat to visit others. To maximize privacy, cross only on the foredeck, not through the cockpit, unless specifically invited to do so. Keep your foredecks clear of lines, sails and other articles to help prevent accidents Be mindful of lines and other obstructions as you move across boats and try to tread quietly As crews retire for the evening be mindful of your noise levels If you plan to depart the raft early the next morning either depart the raft before nightfall or try to be on the ends of the raft Secure halyards away from the masts to prevent slapping noises Position fenders to minimize noises
Anchor boats (volunteers):
Any skipper can choose to anchor separately. |
