Herring Bay Yacht Club

BYOB Happy Hour
2026-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | BYOB Happy Hour at the Birdhouse Lounge (West Side of HHS)
BYOB Happy Hour. Nothing formal – just an opportunity to kick back and relax with your fellow members one Friday evening a month. Grab your favorite beverage and, if you feel like it, bring an app to share. Guests are welcome so feel free to bring your dock mates to check out HBYC vibes!

2nd Quarter General Membership Meeting
2026-05-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom Call
Join the Board for this zoom General Membership Meeting. Hear all about upcoming events, ongoing initiatives and new ideas. Find out how you can get more from your membership. Provide your suggestions on how to make the club better for everyone. Relevant documents and the zoom link will be sent out on the day before the meeting to those that sign up.
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Opening Day
2026-05-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Herrington Harbour South, East Beach Pavilion, 7149 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Opening Day happens to coincide with National BBQ Day, so we will celebrate appropriately with a Polynesian-themed BBQ! Get your Hawaiian shirts ready to dance in the East Beach Pavillion to live music by local singer/guitarist Kurt Gibbons while enjoying Pina Coladas.
Dinner will be catered by Bayside Bull, with an island-inspired menu to include maple-glazed sausage/pineapple bites, jerk pork loin with pineapple salsa, bacon-wrapped shrimp skewers, citrus marinated chicken breasts, tomato cucumber salad, sweet potato hash, tropical fruit salad, coconut rice, fresh-baked slider rolls, cornbread, and key lime pie.
Wine, beer, NA beer, and soft drinks will be provided.
As a bonus to kick off the season, we’ll have a raffle drawing for some nice tote bags and other donated goodies (proceeds go to the Club).
NOTE: There is a 60-ticket limit, and tickets must be purchased by: Friday, May 8th.
Tickets are $45 for members and $50 for guests.
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Memorial Day Weekend Cruise to Solomons
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-25 | Spring Cove Marina, 455 Lore Road, Solomons Island, MD, 20688
HBYC is heading to Spring Cove Marina in Solomons Island for Memorial Day Weekend. Make your reservations early so you are sure to get a slip.
Slip reservations should be made for Saturday (5/23/2026) and Sunday (5/24/2026) nights via Dockwa ASAP. Include “Cruising with Herring Bay Yacht Club” in the special requests section.
Once you’ve secured your reservation, please complete the sign-up sheet below so that we know you’ll be joining us. When doing so, be sure to let us know if you are extending your trip so that we can facilitate planning joint activities for those who arrive early or depart late.
Spring Cove’s events for the weekend have been announced. On Saturday, there will be a Shrimp Cookout from 2PM -5PM and music by Funkzilla from 6PM – 9PM. Sunday, DJ Duncan will entertain from 1PM – 4PM. Note that the Greiner’s saw Funkzilla last summer and said they were great.
Sign up for the Memorial Day Weekend Cruise to Solomons
One more thing… please take a moment to review our Cruise Host Guidelines and consider stepping up to host. You can volunteer when you register.

Yard Sale Fundraising Table
2026-06-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Herrington Harbour North, 389 Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD, 20779, United States

Dinghy Safari / Poker Run
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00
Back by popular demand… it’s the Rockhold Creek Dingy Safari and Poker Run! Join fellow HBYC members for an expedition as we dingy-pool, carpool, paddle, or bike to each of 5 waterfront establishments (Dockside, Skipper’s Pier, Wharf 38, Happy Harbor, and The Boat House) along Rockhold Creek in Deale.

Starting at noon, visit the first 4 in any order, but end at The Boat House by 3pm. Upon arrival at each location, go to the outside bar (hostess station at Wharf 38) and ask for the HBYC sealed envelope (NO PEEKING) containing one Poker card at each location. Participants receive one card (envelope) per person at each location, then hang out for a bit, enjoy food/drinks (on own dime).
All participants convene at The Boat House by 3:00 pm (look for the HBYC Banner located near the pool) where they pay $5 for the 5th card. The Dealer will open the envelopes and record the hands. The Winner gets 50% of the pot and the Club gets other 50%. Then sit back, relax and enjoy music by First Friday band (look for our own Steve Fass behind the drum kit!)
Please sign up no later than June 2

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BYOB Happy Hour
2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Herrington Harbour North, Gedunk (located between docks L and K), 389 Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD, 20779, United States

4-Night Cruise to Northern Bay (Wed - Sun)
2026-06-24 - 2026-06-28
Join us on a 4-night cruise north. The itinerary is as follows:

Wednesday, Thursday nights (6/24, 6/25)
Safe Harbor Narrows Point
428 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville, MD 21638
(410) 827-8888
Dockmaster: Miss Taylor King
Website shmarinas.com
Reservations: Dockwa
Safe Harbor Narrows Point has new floating docks, pavilions, pool, etc. There are multiple restaurants within walking distance. NOTE: The marina has a strict parking policy and does not allow people to drive and park to meet you in the slip. No RVs.

Friday, Saturday nights (6/26, 6/27)
Tolchester Marina
21085 Tolchester Beach Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-1400
Website tolchestermarina.com
Reservations: Direct through Tolchester Marina

When making your reservations, be sure to mention that you are “Cruising with Herring Bay Yacht Club”.
SPECIAL NOTE: Sail250MD is happening June 24-30. You may want to consider a day trip across the Bay for the air show, etc.
Once you’ve secured your reservation, please complete the sign-up sheet below so that we know you’ll be joining us. When doing so, be sure to let us know if you are extending your trip so that we can facilitate planning joint activities for those who arrive early or depart late.
Sign-up for the 4-night cruise to Northern Bay
One more thing… please take a moment to review our Cruise Host Guidelines and consider stepping up to host. You can volunteer when you register.

BYOB Happy Hour
2026-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Herrington Harbour South, HBYC Clubhouse, 7125 Lakeshore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States

Cruise to Rock Hall
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-19 | Rock Hall Landing Marina, 5657 South Hawthorne Avenue, Rock Hall, MD, 21661, United States
HBYC is heading back to Rock Hall Landing Marina! The marina offers the following amenities: Pool, BBQ Grills, Fire Pit with Lounge Chairs, Bicycle rentals, Laundry, pumpout. It is conveniently located next to Waterman’s which will likely have entertainment.
Slip reservations should be made for Saturday (7/18/2026) night via Dockwa ASAP. Include “Cruising with Herring Bay Yacht Club” in the special requests section. Room reservations can be made at the Mariners Motel located at the marina.
Once you’ve secured your reservation, please complete the sign-up sheet below so that we know you’ll be joining us. When doing so, be sure to let us know if you are extending your trip so that we can facilitate planning joint activities for those who arrive early or depart late.
Sign-up for the cruise to Rock Hall
One more thing… please take a moment to review our Cruise Host Guidelines and consider stepping up to host. You can volunteer when you register.

Cookout
2026-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrington Harbour South, HBYC Clubhouse, 7125 Lakeshore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
As summer winds down, join fellow members for the ever-popular Cookout at the HHS Clubhouse. As in years past, the Club will provide (and members will grill) a variety of burgers (including Impossible, turkey, and salmon burgers) and hotdogs, complete with traditional summer appetizers, sides, desserts and beverages.
Tickets are free for members (2 per membership) and $15 for guests.

Sorry, this event is sold out

6-Night Cruise to the Southern Bay (Friday to Thursday)
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-20
HBYC is going to Virgina Beach and Cape Charles
The itinerary is as follows:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights (8/14, 8/15, 8/16)
Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
1052 Cardinal Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-3131
Harbormaster: Martin Hill
Website: cavaliergyc.com
Reservations: Complete the Transient Yacht Form and send it directly to MartinH@cavaliergyc.com
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights (8/17, 8/18, 8/19)
Cape Charles Town Docks
11 Marina Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310
757-900-3625
Harbormaster: Paula Davis
Website: capecharles.org
Reservations: Dockwa
Layovers are expected on the way down and back but are not club stays. Group together as you wish. When making your reservations, be sure to mention that you are “Cruising with Herring Bay Yacht Club”.
Additional important information:
Cavalier GYC – Per the Dockmaster on 2/20/26: “For the Marina, dockage is $5.00 per foot per day and $30 per day for electric. I’m willing to give you all a discount on dockage to $4.00 per foot per day. Being that you’re bringing several boats, I can offer a fuel discount as well of 15 cents per gallon. There is no guest fee to use the pool. The club has changed rates recently so I’m working on getting you an accurate price for Golf, Pickleball, and Tennis.”
Cape Charles Town Docks – They expect to have multiple slips available 8/17 to 8/20. Golf cart rentals are available but book now. Both of the companies below will leave the golf cart at the marina and pick it up from there after the rental. They are both recommended by the Dockmaster.
Eastern Shore Custom Carts (757) 999-2278
CC Rider Rentals (757) 678-3239 prefers texts to have a written record

Once you’ve secured your reservation, please complete the sign-up sheet below so that we know you’ll be joining us. When doing so, be sure to let us know if you are extending your trip so that we can facilitate planning joint activities for those who arrive early or depart late.
Sign-up for the cruise to the Southern Bay
One more thing… please take a moment to review our Cruise Host Guidelines and consider stepping up to host. You can volunteer when you register.

Pit at the Pool - New Date
2026-08-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Herrington Harbour North, 389 Deale Road, Tracys Landing, MD, 20779, United States
Summer will be in high gear as we gather at the shaded picnic tables just outside the HHN pool’s north lawn to enjoy “Pit by the Pool”…local smokehouse West River Pit’s pit-roasted beef and turkey sliders with all the fixins’, followed by an optional dip in the pool/hot tub, cornhole/horseshoe game, and/or drinks (provided) by the firepit…depending on the weather!
Tickets are free for members (2 per membership) and $20 for guests.

Please click here to register/buy guest tickets. Registration/ticket purchase must be completed by August 22nd.
Location: North lawn outside HHN pool

BYOB Happy Hour
2026-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Herrington Harbour South, HBYC Clubhouse, 7125 Lakeshore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Nothing formal – just an opportunity to kick back and relax with your fellow members one Friday evening a month. Grab your favorite beverage and, if you feel like it, bring an app to share. Guests are welcome so feel free to bring your dock mates to check out HBYC vibes!

Cruise to St. Michaels
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot Street, St. Micheals, MD, 21663, United States
HBYC is heading back to St. Michaels to enjoy the museum and the town. Slips at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum are being held until July 12, 2026, so be sure to make your reservations before then.
Slip reservations should be made for Saturday (9/12/2026) night via Dockwa ASAP. Include “Cruising with Herring Bay Yacht Club” in the special requests section.
Once you’ve secured your reservation, please complete the sign-up sheet below so that we know you’ll be joining us. When doing so, be sure to let us know if you are extending your trip so that we can facilitate planning joint activities for those who arrive early or depart late.
Sign-up for the cruise to St. Michaels
One more thing… please take a moment to review our Cruise Host Guidelines and consider stepping up to host. You can volunteer when you register.

3rd Qtr General Membership Meeting
2026-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Zoom Call
Join the Board for this zoom General Membership Meeting. Hear all about upcoming events, ongoing initiatives and new ideas. Find out how you can get more from your membership. Provide your suggestions on how to make the club better for everyone.
Relevant documents and the zoom link will be sent out on the day before the meeting to those that sign up.
Sign up for the 3rd Quarter General Membership Meeting

Fall Feast
2026-09-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Herrington Harbour South, West Beach, 7161 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Join fellow members for the most-anticipated event of the season: Fall Feast! Gather under the tent on the West Beach at HHS for a Signature Cocktail and dancing to live music by Good Talk Russ band. Dinner will be catered by Bayside Bull, with a “Taste of Maryland” menu to include beef tenderloin medallions with mushroom demiglace, Maryland jumbo lump crabcakes, steakhouse salad, grilled asparagus, roasted red potatoes, cornbread with sweet corn butter, and dessert. Beer, NA beer, wine, soda and water will be provided.
Tickets must be purchased by September 19th.
Click here to buy tickets to the Fall Feast

Cruise to Chestertown
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-12 | Chestertown Marina, 207 S Water St, Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Join us in Chestertown! Once again, we are staying at the Chestertown Marina. If you want to go to the Farmers Market on Saturday, you may want to arrive there on Friday so you don’t miss it. There are also plenty of places for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as shopping and a few entertainment spots.
Make your reservation for Saturday (10/10/2026) and Sunday (10/11/2026) nights at Reservations | Chestertown MD. When making them, be sure to mention that you are “Cruising with Herring Bay Yacht Club”.
Once you’ve secured your reservation, please complete the sign-up sheet below so that we know you’ll be joining us. When doing so, be sure to let us know if you are extending your trip so that we can facilitate planning joint activities for those who arrive early or depart late.
Sign-up for the cruise to Chestertown
One more thing… please take a moment to review our Cruise Host Guidelines and consider stepping up to host. You can volunteer when you register.

Oktoberfest
2026-10-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Herrington Harbour South, HBYC Clubhouse, 7125 Lakeshore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Celebrate Oktoberfest at the HBYC clubhouse with a variety of authentic German delicacies from Schroll’s Brat Shop in Edgewater, complete with traditional sides, desserts (and of course, beverages!).
Registration/ticket purchases must be purchased by October 17th.
Click here to register and/or buy tickets for guests.

Urbanna Oyster Festival by Land or Sea
2026-11-06 13:00 - 17:00
Come by boat, come by car!
The Urbanna Oyster Festival takes place the first weekend in November and promises to be a good time. We are still working on reservation possibilities. Given the weather, this may be a land event rather than a cruise. Possible locations are Urbanna Town Marina or a hotel in Tappahannock, VA. If you think you want to go by land, you may want to make hotel reservations early.

Click here for more information on the festival.

Turkey Fry
2026-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Herrington Harbour South, HBYC Clubhouse, 7125 Lakeshore Drive, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Join fellow Club members to wrap up the boating season with our annual Turkey Fry at the HBYC Clubhouse! Turkeys will be provided by the Club and appetizers, traditional Thanksgiving sides and desserts are provided potluck-style by members. To celebrate the season of giving, we will take up a collection via a contribution link to be shared in advance of the event; 100% of these donations will go directly to food bank(s) serving the local community.
Signup for the Turkey Fry by November 14.
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4th Quarter General Membership Meeting
2026-12-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Happy Harbor, 533 Deale Rd, Deale, MD, 20751, United States
Join the Board at Happy Harbor for this General Membership Meeting. Hear all about upcoming events, ongoing initiatives and new ideas. Find out how you can get more from your membership. Provide your suggestions on how to make the club better for everyone. It’s also the last chance for us to get together this year. Heavy appetizers provided by HBYC.

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