09/07/2026
It’s Labor Day Monday! 🇺🇸⛵️
And that means the start of the Skipjack Triple Crown, kicking off with the wonderful Deal Island Skipjack Festival.
Today marks the 67th anniversary of this cherished Chesapeake Bay tradition, a celebration of our maritime heritage, the working watermen who shaped this region, and the skipjacks that continue to carry that history forward.
The Deal Island Skipjack Race is truly one of a kind, preserving a piece of Chesapeake history that simply can’t be found anywhere else.
Prayers for fair winds, tight sails, and, most importantly, the safety of every captain, crew member, volunteer, and visitor taking part in this special weekend.
Here’s to keeping the Chesapeake tradition alive. 💙🌊⛵️
Sincerely,
-KL