Since 1993 Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge has been a racer’s favorite regatta.

Who could ever forget the excitement and adrenaline pump while charging out of Back Creek with 100 plus other race boats during Screwpile’s 0900 harbor start in years past.  Well, our 2020 Screwpile Planning Committee has been working to recapture that excitement with some significant changes to the Screwpile format for 2020.  First, we have teamed up with Annapolis Yacht Club to hold Screwpile on the same weekend as the AYC Fall Race to Solomons in late September.  AYC’s race to Solomons on September 26^th will serve as a feeder race for Screwpile which will be run on Sunday/Monday, September 27^th/28^th.  We are also bringing the Screwpile parties and awards back to Safe Harbor Zahnisers Marina this year. So, two days of racing with classic Screwpile race managment, cooler temperatures, early Fall breezes, with parties/music/rum drinks at the tent on Z’s hill… all a recipe for a great Screwpile regatta and an awesome weekend!

A huge Thank You to all of the hardworking Volunteers, on the shore and on the water, who give up their time and make the regatta really happen!

Southern Maryland Sailing Association is the Organizing Authority for the 2020 Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge.