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Governor's Cup sail race returns to Saint Mary's City; volunteers aboard the Dove time finishes early morning
Summary
A committee member described the Governor's Cup sail race route from Annapolis to Saint Mary's City and said he and his wife serve aboard the Dove, on duty about 3:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to identify sails, sound the horn, and document finish times.
The committee member described the Governor's Cup sail race, saying many competing boats sail from Annapolis down to Saint Mary's City and that the on-water work begins early. "We are on that boat from 03:30 in the morning until 08:00 in the morning," he said, explaining that the Dove is anchored off Priest Point to watch and record finishes.
He said volunteers identify sails, give a horn when boats cross the finish line, and document their time. The official described the race as a longstanding community event that once supported large post-race gatherings, though he said attendance and associated festivities are not as large as in years past.
No permitting or safety details were discussed in the remarks; the account focused on volunteer duties and the tradition of the event.
