The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Thank you all.

We gratefully acknowledge our Mainsail Sponsors

  • Peter R Kellogg
  • Joanie Thayer & Howdy Bailey
  • Mathew Miller
  • Town Point Yacht Club
  • American Schooner Association
  • Albert L. Roper
  • Scott & Michele Ripley
  • Sherman Gifford & Glenn Ayers
  • Tugantine Norfolk Rebel in memory of Lane Briggs
  • Bonny Rover

In-Kind Donations

  • Anchorage Marina
  • Crofton Diving and Construction Co.
  • Friends of the Pagoda
  • Cobb’s Marina
  • Portsmouth Boat Club


Sponsorship Levels

Sponsorship at any level is welcome and may be made as a cash donation or an in-kind donation of goods or services. Cash and in-kind donations of goods are fully tax-deductible under IRC §501(c)(3).

Mainsail $1,000 & Up
  • Your corporate banner displayed at race events in Baltimore and Norfolk
  • 4 Tickets on American Rover or Parade of Sail during the Schooner Race
  • 4 Schooner Race Party Tickets – Baltimore or Norfolk
  • 4 Schooner Race Shirts
  • 1 GCBSR Tote Bag
  • $10 Briggs Bucks
Foresail $500-999
  • Spring sunset sail on a schooner
  • 2 Tickets on American Rover or Parade of Sail during the Schooner Race
  • 2 Schooner Race Party Tickets – Baltimore or Norfolk
  • 2 Schooner Race Shirts
  • 1 GCBSR Tote Bag
  • $10 Briggs Bucks
Jib $250-499
  • Name/company logo on official race shirts
  • 1 Schooner Race Shirts
  • 1 GCBSR Tote Bag
  • $10 Briggs Bucks