The Chesapeake Bristol Club is also known as the Bristol Club and just CBC. CBC is a group of
sailors who enjoy sailing the Bay and the fellowship of others who have the same interest in
boating. Our history goes back to 1974. To review our history, click on OUR HISTORY.
Today we are a cruising club consisting of about 80 members who own a variety of boats. In
addition to Bristols, there are boats manufactured by Morgan, Island Packet, Hylas, Catalina, Sabre, Down Easter, Pearson,
C&C, Lippincott, J, Passport, Freedom, Hardin, Columbia, Islander, Caliber, Tartan, CapeDory, Frer, Irwin, S2, Encore, Gulfstar, Sirius, and
Hake Seaward. Plus there is a trawler or two in CBC.
CBC has no clubhouse, and so most of our activities are reached by boat and land yachts. CBC has numerous and
diverse activities during the season. For example, our schedule includes sailing to
numerous weekend rendezvous locations around the Bay. We raft together at these destinations
and enjoy being on the water. Each year we have a theme-based Sunflower raft event which is always unique and
special. Generally there are two planned 7-day cruises; one in the early summer and one in the fall. In addition, there are special destinations and events
including the Memorial Day Frolics in the Wye River, an Oktoberfest, a Crab feast, and a dockside
Champagne Breakfast during the Fells Point Festival, just to name a few. During the early Spring, CBC occasionally has boat-related
seminars to add to our knowledge of boating. To see our activities schedule, click on ACTIVITIES.
We are a group that has fun and enjoys the fellowship of others who have a similar interest
in yachting. CBCers discuss everything about boats, share boating experiences and occasionally offer
helpful advice. Many CBC members develop lasting friendships with other members.
CBCers always enjoy good food and drink. The CBCers refer to themselves as a "floating social club."
To really see who we are and what we do, see our most recent newsletter. Click on OUR NEWSLETTER.
CBC always welcome prospective individuals and families to join us. If you enjoy boating on
the Bay, why not join our fun? Click on MEMBERSHIP for the details on how to join us.
