(Annapolis, MD)- The Fort 2 Fort Races are comprised of three separate
record challenges in Annapolis and Baltimore, linking historical forts
of Fort Severn (United States Naval Academy) and Fort McHenry across
Chesapeake Bay. The three races are the Fort 2 Fort Race, the R2
Challenge, and the Star Spangled Banner Challenge. Each race is designed
to be sailed in either direction to promote the best sailing conditions
based on the weather window to set a new record.The races can be entered between April 1st and November 1st each year. With each paid entry, your entry gives you the ability to enter all three challenges, a combination of the three, or the same challenge three times. Each entry must be submitted with a valid .gpx file to verify course times.
Eligible classes are Monohull A (15 Ft and below), Monohull B (16 Ft – 30 Ft), Monohull C (30+ FT), Multihull A (20 Ft and below), and Multihull B (21 Ft+). In addition to these classes, there will be an overall record, and PHRF record. If there are 5 or more One Design boats entered, than a One Design Class will also be scored.
The Fort 2 Fort Race is between Annapolis (Fort Severn/ Naval Academy) and Baltimore (Fort McHenry). The course is approximately 38 miles starting or finishing depending on the direction of choice from Triton Light at the Naval Academy, to Government Marks off Fort McHenry.
The R2 Challenge is between Triton Light at the Naval Academy and Severn River Marker R2. The course is approximately 3.8 miles and can be run from either direction.
The Star Spangled Banner Challenge is between Government Marks off Fort McHenry, and the Francis Scott Key Buoy near the Patapsco Bridge. Since the buoy is only in the water starting on June first each year, the Government Marks adjacent create a line through the buoy. The course is approximately 3.4 miles and can be run in either direction.
A portion of the entry fees will be donated to area organizations and foundations supporting sailing and the Chesapeake Bay. If you have any questions please email- racedirector@fort2fortrace.com or contact race founder- Drew Beach- drewjbeach@gmail.com. For further information on the Fort 2 Fort Races, please visit here. Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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