Annapolis Community Boating Competitors

Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and headquartered in Venice, FL., is the world’s oldest and largest boat club with more than 400 locations in the U.S., Canada, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, and Australia. The club serves more than 100,000 members. We believe that days do not have to be ordinary and boating should be an escape rather than a nuisance. To us, boating is a way for people to relax, connect with friends and create powerful memories with family. So in 1989 we brought that philosophy to life with Freedom Boat Club, the world's largest members-only boating club. With Freedom Boat Club, you don’t need a lot of time to enjoy boating. Just get to the dock. We’ll have a boat waiting for you, fueled up and ready to go. We boast numerous locations from seashores to lake shores. From one Sarasota, Florida location in 1989, Freedom has grown to over 400+ locations throughout the world. Each provides you with a fleet of boats that come with less stress and a lower price tag than owning a single boat. We clean, maintain, store, and do all the prep work for your enjoyment. There are no hassles like dock fees, insurance or trailers. Instead, you spend your time having fun on the water. And when you join one Club you join them all. You have the freedom to explore the world's best shores, lakes, and rivers. At Freedom Boat Club, the boat is waiting. Why are you?

The National Governing Body of the sport of sailing. US Sailing sets the course for sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. For those just beginning, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who are trained using national standards and an acclaimed curriculum. For sailing programs and sailing organizations, US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium and Sailing Leadership Forum bring together experts who address the latest developments in these fields of the sport. Young sailors just starting out can learn about sailboat racing through one of many Junior Olympic sailing festivals organized by US Sailing every year. For racing sailors, US Sailing ensures integrity on the course and a level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges and umpires and by maintaining standardized rules and sailing instructions. The 15 National Championships organized by US Sailing offer various disciplines of racing where sailors test their skills against the best in the country. US Sailing provides handicap rating certificates and safety programs for sailboat owners who enjoy competing in offshore events. For sailors aiming to represent the USA at the Olympic Games, US Sailing trains, selects and manages the US Sailing Team and Olympic program.

Established in 1965, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and exploring the history, environment, and culture of the entire Chesapeake Bay region, and making this resource available to all. Every aspect of fulfilling this mission is driven by CBMM’s values of relevancy, authenticity, and stewardship, along with a commitment to providing engaging guest experiences and transformative educational programming, all while serving as a vital community partner.