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Opening Day/Burning of the Socks

Date and Time

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM

Location

HPYC Clubhouse
39 Weaver Rd
North East, MD  21901
USA

Event Contact(s)

Lucas T Wager
Commodore

Elizabeth Bean
Event Coordinator

Category

Social Event

Registration Info

Registration is required

About this event

HPYC Opening Day Ceremony

Burning of the Socks

Welcome this year's sailing season by burning your winter socks and listening to good tunes.


Time                            Event
 4:00 to 5:30  Opening Day Ceremony with bagpipe music and ending with burning of the socks 
 5:30 to 6:30 Dinner is served. The club will provide burgers and brats. Please bring a dish to share.
 5:30 to end Music and fellowship 

Please register so that we can have a head count for the burgers and brats. Kid-friendly food will also be provided. You will need to log into your HPYC account to register.

Hances Point Yacht Club has been Certified as a Clean Marina since 2016. We are actively engaged with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to protect our bay.