St. Mary's College of Maryland Presents:
The 2009 Governor's Cup Yacht Race
July 31 & August 1, 2009

We at St. Mary’s College of Maryland are looking forward to hosting the 36^th Governor’s Cup and making it a great race for you! The Governor’s Cup has enjoyed a tremendous tradition of beautiful night racing on the Chesapeake, and we want as many competitors to safely enjoy the race as possible. Several competitors have expressed an interest in extending the 21 hour time limit. We understand and share their desire to see the maximum number of boats complete the race as good sportsmen in the Corinthian spirit. In support of making this the best race possible for 2009, we have altered the SI’s in the following manner:

The SI’s for the Governor’s Cup had read;

Time Limits: Each yacht must finish within 21 hours of the start of its class. This supersedes RRS/US 35. Yachts not fulfilling this requirement shall be scored DNF.

We are hereby modifying the SI’s to read;

Time Limits: Each yacht finishing within 21 hours of the start of its class will be recorded by the finish boat. Boats finishing after the 21 hour time limit shall note their finishing time and record them on the official notice board located at the “check-in” table at the James P. Muldoon River Center. Finishing time will be taken as the cross on Church Point passes 90 degrees magnetic off the starboard bow.

Want to see your boat in action?

Click here to see professional photos taken during the race!

The Governor’s Cup Yacht Race is the oldest and longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. This year marks the 36th running of the race from Maryland’s current capital city to its first capital in St. Mary’s City.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s elite sailing team has won 12 national championships and produced more than 100 collegiate All-American sailors since 1991. St. Mary’s College of Maryland is ranked one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. With roots going back to 1840, SMCM is the state’s only public honors college, offering the academic excellence of a top private college with the openness and affordability of public education.

NOTE: Photo Contest entry deadline has been changed to Monday, Sept. 21, 2009.