The Schooner North Wind is home to experiential youth programs on the Delaware River. Its primary mission is to offer young people the opportunity to do science and learn history while sailing the Delaware. It funds its mission by offering public and private charters. 

Schooner North Wind was previously owned by the City of Gloucester City, New Jersey. But over the course of 2021, North Wind was purchased by the nonprofit Gloucester City Sail. Newly independent, Gloucester City Sail is rebuilding its organization and reengaging youth programs. As a new organization facing increased costs, this fundraising effort is an essential element in establishing financial stability. 

Welcome to the 2022 Virtual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race!

While normal sailboat racing happens on the water, this race is completely online. Each participating schooner has teamed up with a nonprofit partner, and is racing to raise as much money as possible for their charity. YOU can participate in the race by choosing a schooner, making a contribution, and sharing this webpage with your family and friends! 90% of gifts will go directly to the charity of your choice. The other 10% will help the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race achieve its mission to promote awareness of the Chesapeake Bay’s heritage; to encourage preservation of the Bay’s resources; to support Chesapeake Bay education and clean-up efforts; to bring historic schooners to the Bay; and to encourage schooner sailing and preservation. 

Please take a moment to learn more about our schooners and the organizations they support. At the start of the race, please come back here to make a donation and support your team!

Donation links will be available from 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 24 through 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 27. 

Thank you for supporting our schooner community!

Please note: The Chesapeake Bay schooner community could not exist without people like you, and we're eager to keep in touch. If you opt in to email communications when you donate, GCBSR will share your contact information with the schooner you support, as well as the partner nonprofit that will receive your donation. If you do not wish to be contacted, please opt out of communications on the form