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Women’s Sailing Class Sail Solomons.
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Children’s Summer Series Captain Salem Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD. Kids will learn about the War of 1812 and Star Spangled Banner, make crafts, and visit Baltimore’s Fort McHenry and Flag House. shadysidemuseum.org
Build Your Own Boat Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. David Fawley will help you build a 14-, 16-, or 17-foot Shearwater Kayak. clcboats.com
Why Is the Bay So Cloudy, and Getting Worse? 7 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Guest speaker: Dr. Charles Gallegos. serc.si.edu
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USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 to 10 p.m. July 13, 17, and 20. Annapolis Fire Department, Taylor Avenue. ngardner@ sensitivesystems.com
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Crab Feast on the Queen 7 to 10 p.m. Annapolis. Crack crabs and watch the Wednesday night races. watermarkjourney.com
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J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake 12:30 to 4 p.m. Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield. A great place to go for this annual all-you-can-eat Seafood Festival with crabs, fish, clams and more! Beer, soda, water. $40. crisfieldchamber.com
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S.S. Carpathia Is Sunk by German Submarine U55 en Route to Boston from Liverpool, 1918 All but five of 220 crew and all 57 passengers were rescued by the sloop HMS Snowdrop.
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Advanced Skills Clinic Coastal/Offshore Passagemaking
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Dog Days of Summer 1 to 5 p.m. First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach. Bring your pooch on a leash for dog demos, a canine fashion show, crafts, exhibits, and more. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml
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James River Raft Race and Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two-mile race, game station, river races, car show, and live music. dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/jam.shtml
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Diesel Engine Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. For more courses, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.
18-19
Tug Boat Parade Honoring N.S. Savannah Baltimore’s Museum of Industry. Demos, arts and crafts, tours, food, music, and more. Co-sponsored by the Tug Baltimore Group and Baltimore & Chesapeake Steamboat Company. Proceeds support the Tug Baltimore. steamtug.org
Destination Newport?? Looking for a regatta rental? Investment property? Summer home? Need professional property management? Call Patsy Ewenson (401) 862-5512
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Mary Rose Sinks in the Solent, off Portsmouth, England, 1545
Sir Francis Chichester Wins First Single-Handed Transatlantic Yacht Race from England to the U.S. of A., 1960
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J/Fest Annapolis Now in its 25th year, J/Fest regattas celebrate camaraderie, fun, cruising, racing, and parties. All J/owners and friends are welcome. northpointyachtsales.com
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