Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition

In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by burning their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.

Mar 26, 2026 - 08:00
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Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it's a spring tradition
In Annapolis, Md., people gather each year to usher in the warmer weather by burning their socks. The springtime tradition is the unofficial start of the Chesapeake Bay sailing season.

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