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The Annapolis Rowing Club is proud to host the Annual Wye Island Regatta.  In its 16th year, the Wye Island Regatta is located in the tidal recesses of the Chesapeake Bay between the Wye River and the Wye East River 18 miles southeast of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on the Maryland's Eastern Shore. The course is over sheltered estuaries with greate scenery. 

History

For over 300 years, Wye Island was privately owned and managed for agricultural use, including tabacoo and wheat farming. Two of the most noteworthy owners were William Paca and Charles Beale Bordley. Mr. Paca, third Governor of Maryland and one fo the signatories of the Declaration of Independce, owned half of the island north of the Dividing Creek. Mr. Bordley was a distinguished lawyer and jurist who owned half of the island south of  Dividing Creek.  In the 1770's Mr. Bordley gave up his law career to devote his life to farming and make Wye Island totally self-sufficient. Under Mr. Bordley's control, the island prospered with its own vineyards, orchards, textile production, brick yard, and even its own brewery.

Activities on the island include, trails, wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, field trials, fishing and boating. Camping and Lodge Accommodations are also available.