Come see some of the coolest little boats on the Chesapeake race and parade on the Chestertown waterfront. Originally built to dredge crabs in the waters of Tangier Sound, Smith Island Crab Skiff s have now been re-fit for racing and feature some proportionately huge engines! The Crab Skiff s will also be on exhibit on the waterfront the entire day.

Visitors to Downrigging Weekend will be able to observe an historic encampment and cannon demonstrations by The British Marines. The Marines are a small, elite band of reenactors with an emphasis on rendering an historically accurate impression of 18th century battle, living history, and naval oriented events. Look for The British Marines on the lawn behind the Custom House at the Foot of High Street.

The British Marines will exhibit and fire their field cannon on Saturday, October 29 at 11:00am and again at 2:30pm. Cannon demonstrations will be held either at the Foot of High Street or in Wilmer Park.

Several model boat societies and clubs will be sailing a variety of remote control model sailboats on the Chestertown waterfront on Sunday, October 30. Clubs scheduled to participate include: