Constellation Cup: Racing with the Stars
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ate fall racing really doesn’t get any better than the U.S.S. Constellation Cup, Saturday, October 19 in Baltimore. The finish line lands the fleet straight downtown in the Inner Harbor, but what really sets the regatta apart is the after party on Pier Three in the shadows of the Constellation. The post-race spread is considered to be among the best of any Chesapeake regatta, with raw bars, crepe stations, and so much more, provided by local waterfront restaurants. After you’ve eaten your fill, check out the Constellation for an after-hours romp around the decks. This is your chance to party like a 19th century sailor except without all the bummers, like swabbing the decks and scurvy. The regatta is open to all boats over 18 feet and will be held in two starts (spinnaker and non-spinnaker). The non-spin race will be divided into two classes based on keel type. Tony Culotta and his crew onboard Coure di Leone won the spin class last year (but we hear the competition is coming for him this year), while Michael Albert on Encantada won the non-spinnaker full keel class, and Bob Sopka and
Infared took the fin keel non-spinnaker title. And just FYI: while the hammocks onboard the Constellation look so incredibly appealing to over-served crew members, the Constellation volunteers totally frown upon it if you decide to try to nap there. Our tip: dock your boat at the pier and keep your own crew accommodations close to the party. ##Photo by Olivier Rousset
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