CBMM Hosts Third Annual Maritime Model Boat Expo

ST. MICHAELS, MD—On Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21, the
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) will be host to the third
annual Maritime Model Boat Expo. This event is presented by CBMM's
Model Guild and the North American Steamboat Modeler's Association
(NASMA). The show will feature "live" steamboat models, skipjacks
with working sails, speedboats, tugs, and other radio-controlled
miniatures.

Modelers will demonstrate the mobility of their highly-detailed and
realistic models in a temporary freshwater pond located near the
Museum's Steamboat Building. The Museum's Model Sailing Club will
also race five-foot-long skipjacks – replicas of Maryland's official
state boat – across the waters of nearby Fogg's Cove, propelled by
wind and under the remote guidance of their builders. Children will
have the opportunity to build a simple model and sail it in a small
pond separate from the main event.

The expo will also feature static displays of boat models, and
vendors will be on hand with models, kits, and refreshments for sale.

The Maritime Model Expo is open to the public May 20-21 from 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is included with the regular price of Museum
admission, $10 for adults and $5 for children. CBMM members are
admitted free.

For more information about the expo or to register as a participant,
contact Model Guild President Bob Mason at 410-745-3266,
bmason@..., or NASMA's Tom Ray at 410-820-5036,
yogojr@.... More details about the Chesapeake Bay Maritime
Museum can be found at www.cbmm.org.