Luna, owned and operated by The Colonial Seaport Foundation in Deltaville was launched in 2022. 47 ft on deck with a total length of 76 ft, Luna is designed after coastal trading sloops which were known along the coast for their speed, ease of handling and ability to carry large cargos. These characteristics would later serve these vessels as the first Virginia Navy in 1774.

With an all volunteer crew and built in Deltaville completely with donations, she serves the region as a floating classroom, conservation steward, historic cargo vessel and traveling ambassador to the Museums of Middlesex and middle peninsula.

You can learn more about Luna and her mission at www.colonialseaport.org and facebook/colonialseaport. You can also track her on marine traffic Automated Infornation System #368346710

Welcome to the 2024 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 21 through 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 24. 

Thank you for supporting our schooner community!

Please note:  GCBSR will only share your contact information with the charity you donated to.