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The Calvert GazetteThursday, May 10, 2012 20The Calvert Gazette is always looking for more local talent to feature!To submit art or band information for our entertainment section,e-mail sarahmiller@countytimes.net.Weekly Races, Friday Socials,Comedy Shows and Sailing LessonsBy Sarah MillerStaff WriterWith a prime location on the waterfrontof Solomons Island, the SouthernMaryland Sailing Association offers itsmembers a place to get on the water aswell as a place to unwind.Every Wednesday and Thursday, theassociation holds races. Wednesday is theweekly keelboat races, starting at 6:30p.m. and small boat races are on Thursdaysstarting at 6:30 p.m.In addition to the weekly races, theassociation holds the annual ScrewpileLight House Challenge during the summer.This year’s regatta is July 15-17. Theentry fee is $180 per boat, if received by12 p.m. on June 30. Entries received afterJune 30 will include a late fee of $75. Noentries will be accepted after 12 p.m.onJuly 11. Entry forms can be printed atwww.screwpile.net and mailed to P.O.Box 66 in Hollywood.Port Events coordinator HannahSchneider said people don’t need a boat tojoin the association.“A lot of people don’t realize theycan get on the water very easily in SouthernMaryland,” Schneider said.Individuals without boats can joina crew for one of the races on Wednesday,which encompasses boats over 21feet long. She said members often go oncruises and are willing to take peoplewith them.While sailing is a large part of theassociation, they also hold four or fivePhotos courtesy of Oyster Boys FacebookTreat Mom to an extra special Mother’s Dayat the Ruddy Duck!Gourmet Brunch Buffet 11-3pmIncluding Baked Ham, LondonBroil, Smoked Salmon, assortedsalads and much more!Every brunch is served with amade to order breakfast item.$29.50 all you can eat(Children 6-12 years 1/2 price, children under 6 eat free)Menu available on Facebook and on the website.SOLOMONS, MARYLAND • Dowell Rd and Route 4410-FYI-DUCK • www.RuddyDuckBrewery.com“Port Events” every year at the clubhousefor association members and their guests.Schneider said she puts events togetherwhenever there’s an idea and she has thetime to commit to it.Schneider said they try to get programstogether that are “pizzazzy.” PastPort Events have included a murder mysterydinner theatre, a comedy show, Oktoberfestand, most recently, Burlesqueby the Bay, an oyster scald and a luau.Coming up is a performance by The EastportOyster Boys on June 10.The Oyster Boys are “A troupe ofChesapeake Bay Troubadours celebratinglife here in the ‘Land of Pleasant Living’and along the shores of the Chesapeake... through song and story, and mirth.The Eastport Oyster Boys have been acclaimedas the Musical Goodwill Ambassadorsfrom the City of Annapolis, theMaritime Republic of Eastport and theChesapeake,” according to their website.Doors open at 4 p.m. for the OysterBoys. Tickets can be purchased on theSouthern Maryland Sailing Associationwebsite for $15 or for $18 at the door, ifavailable.Every Friday, the association holds ahappy hour starting at 5 p.m., with a cashbar open to individuals over the age of 21.There are also classes held, includingkids camps during the summer wherethey learn to sail a dinghy by themselves.She said several area schools have startedsailing teams.Communications coordinator MeganHildenberger said all money madefrom events and the regatta goes into theclub to pay for the clubhouse space andother bills.For more information, visit www.smsa.com.sarahmiller@countytimes.net