Luna is a reproduction 18th century coastal trading sloop. Operating up and down the Chesapeake Bay, Luna has spent this season celebrating the rich maritime history associated with America250.  Her mission is to provide an educational and historic platform to teach visitors about the regions rich maritime history leading up to the American Revolution and serve as an environmental ambassador to help promote clean boating practices and stewardship of our natural resources. 

Luna races to support the Colonial Seaport Foundation (CSF), an educational organization focused on preserving facets of America's colonial (17th-18th century) maritime heritage by providing historically accurate information and education to the public.  CSF displays and demonstrates the operation of vessel(s), equipment, tools, procedures, skills and lifestyles within the maritime community.  

Welcome to the 2026 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 12 through 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 15. 

Thank you for supporting our schooner community!

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