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🏴‍☠️ Plunder the Chesapeake: BNAC 2026 Registration is Now Open! 🏴‍☠️

BNAC 2026: Solomons Island, Maryland

Join the 55th Buccaneer 18 North American Championship in Solomons, MD. Early interest is surging—don't miss your chance to be part of the flee

Event Details

Where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay, Solomons blends coastal beauty with rich maritime history and a warm, welcoming community. Its riverwalk, waterfront views, and classic Chesapeake charm make it one of the Bucc Class's favorite venues.

Dates: October 1–4, 2026
Racing: Three days of racing on the Patuxent River, hosted by SMSA, between the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and the river's mouth.

Don't wait—sign up today and take advantage of the early registration discount that ends at midnight on April 15th!

More updates will be posted as they become available.

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Why I prefer the Buccaneer

Of all the boats I’ve sailed, the Buccaneer represents the best and most sensible design which is suitable for both day sailing and racing. While not a beginner’s boat, it is forgiving enough so that one quickly becomes comfortable with it. At the same time, it is a good enough performer so one doesn’t tire of it.
Harry Sindle

The Buccaneer is fun and fast. This simple sloop is a blast to sail and easy to maintain. The Buccaneer Class is friendly and family oriented.

KEY FEATURES

Great Class for daysailing or competitive racing
Fast planing hull design
Sloop rig, roller furling jib
Integral spinnaker launch tube

Designed in 1966 by Rod Macalpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs, the Buccaneer incorporates classic elements that have made this racing dinghy a consistent performer for more than 50 years.

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