55th Annual Deal Island Skipjack Race

The 55th Annual Skipjack Race at Deal Island was held over the weekend.  There were twelve entries, and the race was won by the Helen Virginia .  It was also another first, as this boat sailed with the first all-female crew in the Skipjack Race.

Four of the Skipjacks, at the start of the race

The City of Crisfield

The Ida Mae

The Somerset (left) and the City of Crisfield

The Helen Virginia and her winning all-female crew