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52nd ANNUAL SMCM GOVERNOR’S CUP YACHT RACE
Shoreside Schedule of Events
August 1-3, 2025
Race Start & Finish
Cruisers and other boat classes set sail on Friday around 3:00 p.m., followed by the faster ORC & PHRF A boats at 5:00 p.m. and the Solomons, Potomac and Fishing Bay courses around 6:00 p.m. All boats will finish between the Church Point cross and the new Maryland Dove at St. Mary's City on Saturday.
Housing Check-in Hours
Friday | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Alumni)
Preregistration Required to Reserve Housing
Stop by the Office of Public Safety to check in and pick up your keys and overnight housing information.
Office of Public Safety (Google Maps)
Saturday | 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Alumni & Sailors)
Preregistration Required to Reserve Housing
Stop by the River Center lifeguard station to check in and pick up your keys and overnight housing information.
James P. Muldoon River Center (Google Maps)
Friday, August 1
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | 7 p.m.
Preregistration Recommended
For over a century, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has been recognized as one of America’s leading orchestras and one of Maryland’s most significant cultural institutions. We’re thrilled to have them down by the St. Mary’s River, especially during one of our favorite summertime events. Learn more details on the SMCM calendar online.
Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center (Google Maps)
Free Event
Green Door Tavern Shuttle Service | 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Preregistration Recommended
Ride safely to and from our most popular local watering hole with continuous round-trip transportation; the perfect option if you’re looking for some late-night pizza.
Shuttle Stops: Daugherty-Palmer Commons Circle and Queen Anne Residence Hall
$10/passenger online (or $20 cash on site)
Saturday, August 2
Campus Shuttle Service | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Get around campus with stops at the James P. Muldoon River Center, Daugherty-Palmer Commons/Townhouse Green (housing) and Queen Anne Residence Hall (showers and housing).
Free Service
Breakfast at the Parish Hall | 6 a.m. – Until We're Out of Food
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Fuel up for the day with this all-you-can-eat meal at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall, just like the old days. The buffet-style breakfast includes: scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, hash brown potatoes, fruit, muffins, toast, juice, coffee and water. $18/per person.
St. Mary’s Parish Hall (Google Maps)
$18/person – pay on site
Tender Boat Service | 6 a.m. (Saturday) – 12:30 a.m. (Sunday)
No Preregistration – Service Courtesy of SMCM
Travel seamlessly from your boat to the end of the waterfront pier with our reliable tender boat service, available until just past midnight. The service will reopen on Sunday morning from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Waterfront Pier
Free Service
Dockside Bar | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Unwind with a signature cocktail (Bloody Mary, Rum Punch, Dark and Stormy), glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. A portion of the proceeds and tips will support the SMCM Alumni Legacy Scholarship.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Cash or Credit Card – pay on site
Merchandise Sales | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Pick up some fashionable logo apparel to commemorate this historic race.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Cash or Credit Card – pay on site
Live Music by Joseph Norris | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Sit back and enjoy the first act of the day with music from local legend, Joseph Norris, whose soulful acoustic tunes and rich storytelling captivate audiences with their authenticity and warmth.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Free Event
Live Music by C.A.I.S.O. | 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Kick off your shoes (or flipflops) and embrace the rhythm of Caribbean American International Steel Orchestra, the mid-Atlantic region’s most popular steel drum band.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Free Event
Lunch & Dinner Food Truck Vendors | 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Enjoy delicious fare from one of our many local food trucks, featuring seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.
River Center Parking Lot
Cash or Credit Card – pay on site
Live Music by Marilyn Hucek | 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Sing along with the talented Marilyn Hucek ’14, whose vibrant melodies and heartfelt lyrics are influenced by her personal journey and experiences, offering an authentic and captivating musical experience.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Free Event
Awards Ceremony | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Celebrate this year’s fastest of the fleet. In addition to the winners of each class for the four races, PRO Adam Werblow and Director of Sailing Bill Ward will present the Annapolis special awards, including the SMCM Alumni Trophy, the Steve Bickell Memorial "Most Improved" award and the Joseph A. Waldschmitt “Best in Fleet” trophy, in accordance with the NOR and Sailing Instructions.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Free Event
Live Music by Marilyn Hucek | 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Wind down with the second set by the talented Marilyn Hucek ’14, whose vibrant melodies and heartfelt lyrics are influenced by her personal journey and experiences, offering an authentic and captivating musical experience.
Teddy Turner Waterfront
Free Event
Annapolis Shuttle Service | 6:30 p.m.
Preregistration Required
Hop aboard the shuttle service to the Annapolis City Dock. The shuttle will depart promptly at 6:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s City Post Office
$30/passenger
Green Door Tavern Shuttle Service | 7 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Preregistration Recommended
Ride safely to and from our most popular local watering hole with continuous round-trip transportation; the perfect option if you’re looking for some late-night pizza.
Shuttle Stops: James P. Muldoon River Center, Daugherty-Palmer Commons Circle and Queen Anne Residence Hall
$10/passenger online (or $20 cash on site)
Last Tender Boat | 12:15 a.m.
No Preregistration – Service Courtesy of SMCM
Get to the waterfront pier by quarter after midnight, or you may have to sleep on it!
Waterfront Pier
Free Service
Sunday, August 3
Breakfast on the Go | 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
No Preregistration – Walk-ups Welcome
Stop by our local food truck to pick up a hearty breakfast sandwich and a refreshing drink before you head back home.
James P. Muldoon River Center Parking Lot
Cash or Credit Card – pay on site
Tender Boat Service | 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
No Preregistration – Service Courtesy of SMCM
Travel seamlessly from your boat to the waterfront pier with our tender boat service, available until noon.
Waterfront Pier
Free Event
Check-out & Key Return
Sunday | Before 12 p.m. (Noon)
Leave your housing keys in the drop-off boxes located in the Queen Anne Residence Hall lobby or in front of the main entrance to Daugherty-Palmer Commons.