King of the Chesapeake

King of the Chesapeake & Queen of the Galley Slaves

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KING OF THE CHESAPEAKE

Originated and sponsored by Marley Boat Club, the "King" started as a typical summer silly thing to do. The "King" has since evolved into a Goodwill Ambassador (more blunt folks might say a buffoon for a year) who appears at parties during the year of his reign "blessing" his subjects with sheets of toilet paper. The "King's" costume is something to see as each "King" from the year before adds something to it. The "King" is well respected because it takes a lot of courage for a fellow to get up and make an absolute fool of himself for the entertainment of his friends.

QUEEN OF THE GALLEY SLAVES

The female equivalent of the "King of the Chesapeake." The Galley Slaves, a long-standing informal association of lady boaters, sponsors the "Queen," who is selected by contest at the annual summer gathering of the Galley Slaves. The "Queen" is noted for her colander "crown," celebrating the Galley Slaves' lofty status as provider of sustenance for hungry crews. The "Queen" serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for a Year, appears at parties and club events and blesses her male subjects with an uncooked spaghetti noodle.

2010 King & Queen
King Clint McLamb and Queen Janice McLamb of Marley Boat Club

Past Kings & Queens

2009
King Steve Reed is from Charlestown Yacht Club and Queen Janice McLamb is from Marley Boat Club

2008

King of the Chesapeake R/C Jeff Magee Key Yacht Club

Queen of the Galley Slaves P/C Judy Treadway Galloway Yacht Club

2007
King of the Chesapeake - Como. Tim "Rabbit" Jackson of Otter Point Yacht Club

Queen of the Galley Slaves- Angie Dahringer of Bush River Yacht Club.

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