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Established in 1980, SIMBC is dedicated to preserving the maritime heritage of the Chesapeake Bay by building and operating radio controlled model boats.

11/04/2026

Skippers,
A final DragonForce 65 regatta of the season. Hosted by a the Northern Maryland Model Yacht Club.

We saved the best for last!

The 4th Annual West Virginia Adventure Rides Round the World Race! Two races around the lake (divided by lunch), tests our sailors and their DF65's sailing ability, as they try to conquer a unique and fun adventure course! A-Rigs only. Bring your own food and drinks. Cost is FREE!!!!!!!

Please respond if you are coming. Skipper's meeting is at 10:45. Racing starts at 11. Alan is the RD.

All entrants must walk the course to identify hazards. We are sailing all the way around the lake.

Link to video of one of the races.

The Around the World Race is two full laps of a half mile lake. RC...

11/03/2026

Skippers,
A reminder that we have a scheduled Club meeting on Sunday November 8th at 2pm. The meeting location will be at the Calvert County Southern Community Center located at 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 20657. The agenda will include but not be limited to a financial report, dues, 2026 sailing results, thoughts on next year’s sailing schedule, venues, inclusion of other types of sailing classes (ie: Victoria’s, Dragon Forces, etc), Club operations within CMM and subsequent participation in CMM events, and other items.
Our Club spent this sailing season with a bit of a list to starboard and it would be great to right the ship. Everyone is welcomed to attend, share their thoughts and leave the meeting with a sense of excitement for the 2027 sailing season.

See you on the 8th!
Kyle & George

10/26/2026

Skippers,
An absolutely beautiful day for the 2026 Commodore’s Cup. The day’s weather provided light winds with the occasional whisper depending on your location on the course. This is why we managed just one single lap race and three two lap races in two hours. And the Tennison never left her berth! Six Captains entered the race but #9 dropped out due to mechanical issues thus the five remaining skipjacks battled for the Cup. All things considered the races were surprisingly close. Well executed turns at the marks were often the difference in the results. Today’s race course was longer than usual due to the flood tide keeping our markers from taking hold and our row boat unable to get around the Dee. So we used the channel navigation markers which are spaced further apart.

Our winner is one of our new boat builders and new Club member Eric who sailed Tom’s #12 enough times across the finish line ahead of the rest of us to take the Cup! CONGRATULATIONS Eric!!! We had a great time sailing. And a shout out to our other new Captains who sailed their new boats #11 and #33.

Fair winds,
George

10/24/2026

Skippers,
I'm so jealous of all who'll be sailing tomorrow for the Commodore's Cup. I can't imagine anyone coming up with an excuse not to sail...can you?

Fair winds,
Rob

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Skipjacks racing at Calvert Marine Museum.

10/24/2026

The 2014 Commodore’s Cup race was a bit of a drifter.

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Skipjacks racing at Calvert Marine Museum.

10/24/2026

Flashback to the 2009 Vintage Model Yacht Group National Regatta hosted by the Solomons Island Model Boat Club at the Calvert Marine Museum. High Flyer VMs racing.

VM High Flyers racing at Calvert Marine Museum, Vintage Model Yacht Regatta, September 2009.

10/23/2026

*Reminder*

Commodore’s Cup

Skipjack Racing

2:00 – 4:00

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Sunday, October 25th

Skippers,

What a long strange season it’s been. Nor’esters, hurricanes and chaos from the museum directorship. Now we windup the season with the Commodore’s Cup. Let's go out with the biggest turnout of the year! The forecast is for light winds and mild temps…perfect! George Leah will be on hand to set out the marks and supervise the racing. He’ll appreciate any help you can give, and someone to handle the scoring would be nice.

As always be sure to check your boat functions and that your batteries are fresh.

See you Sunday, under the lighthouse!

Fair winds,

Kyle, George & Rob

P.S. A gentle reminder to those working on their skipjacks and taking advantage of the museum model shop…don’t let a day go by where you can get in and work on your boat. Our days of access to the shop are numbered!

10/20/2026

A collection of Vintage 36’s.
https://youtu.be/82V3KLQS3w8?is=h5RBmcDbmq_gBX_J

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14200 Solomons Island Road S
Solomons, MD
20688

Website

https://sites.google.com/site/simbclub/

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