Shields Class Sailing Association

Nestled on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Oxford is steeped in maritime charm and history. The Oxford-Bellevue Ferry, located right next to the club, has been in operation since the 1600s! The town’s timeless beauty even inspired James Michener’s classic novel Chesapeake.

When not racing, you will find plenty to explore - from the galleries, shops, and restaurants of Oxford, Easton and St. Michaels to the scenic water views and quiet charm that make this region a sailor’s paradise.

Racing will take place on the wide open Choptank River just south of the Tred Avon Yacht Club. Cool early Fall breezes and warm water create an ideal location for sailing!

Come for the competition, stay for the camaraderie - and experience the best of the Eastern Shore’s sailing hospitality at the 2026 Shields Nationals in Oxford, MD!

Tred Avon Yacht Club (TAYC) and Shields Fleet #21 is honored to host the Shields Nationals for the fourth time, and our club could not be more excited to once again host this premier event. TAYC is a full-service yacht club with a long tradition of running top-tier one-design regattas. Competitors will enjoy our beautiful waterfront clubhouse, on-site dining, convenient launch facilities and 25+ slips (and free moorings) for visiting boats. You will have the opportunity to enjoy Maryland blue crabs Eastern shore style as one of the evening events!

Tred Avon Yacht Club and Shields Fleet #21
Oxford, MD USA
September 23 - 26, 2026

Show Instructions

Class Log-in

Regatta Merchandise

1. Read and understand the Notice of Race
2. In order to register, revise, or pay for a regatta registration you must be a member of the Shields Class Sailing Association and log-in. (Most skippers are already members.) If you do not remember your password, indicate I don’t know my password; send a new password to my email at log-in and a new password will be sent to your email on record. If you don’t know which of your emails are used for your Shields Class membership, email webmaster@shieldsclass.com for assistance. If you are not a member of the Shields Class Sailing Association you may join at https://shieldsclass.com/join/index.php.
3. If logged in, navigate to this registration page and click the button that will be present on top and under the table of Regatta Entrants either to create or revise a registration.
4. Information needed to complete registration includes:
   • Personal Information (including World Sailing category and birth date)
   • Sail Number
   • Housing Request
   • Borrowed Boat Request
   • Do you qualify for the Newcomer award?
5. As skipper or coskipper, in the registration section for crew, list the names and emails of all crew. Crew will either have an existing account with Shields Class Sailing Association or will have an account created for them. Let your crew know that they will need to log-in to update their personal information, including sailor classification (Group 1 or 3) and to sign the Liability Waiver.
6. When a crew listed on a registration is logged-in, a button will be visible to allow them to revise their information.
7. Class Rules require all skippers, coskippers, helmspersons and Group 3 crew to be current year paid Class members. If a membership is not indicated as paid for 2026 please see you Fleet Captain for Class membership payment.
8. Your registration may be revised as information becomes available.
9. After submitting your registration the Payment button will be shown on the Registration Update page. Complete payment must be made in order to be fully registered. Be sure to check the Notice of Race for deadlines.

Regatta Entrants