The Chesapeake Aviator Tropical Sands Camp Shirt

The whole Bay in one long cross country.

Some pilots fly the Chesapeake for crabs, some for the test pilots at Pax River, and some just for the view of all that water turning gold late in the day. Follow it south from Baltimore and you pass a remarkable run of aviation history and Navy heritage, all the way down to Hampton Roads where Langley and Norfolk guard the mouth of the bay. It's one of the great sightseeing flights on the East Coast, and it touches a lot of states and a lot of hearts.

Inspired by one of our aviator friends, this camp shirt sets the real VFR chart of the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore to Norfolk, into our warm Tropical Sands print. It's a relaxed Hawaiian shirt for a waterfront dinner, and a map of the bay for anyone who has flown it. Expect a few "I've landed there" conversations.

Why Bay pilots love it

• A soft, sandy colorway that's easy to wear all summer.
• Ultra lightweight and breathable when the Bay humidity hits.
• Wash and wear, wrinkle resistant. Great for a weekend bag.
• The chart is permanently set into the fabric and gets softer every time you wash and wear it.
• A classic open camp collar.

Buying it as a gift?

For the Maryland or Virginia pilot, the Navy or Air Force family from Pax River, Langley, or Norfolk, or the boater who just earned a private certificate, this shirt connects two loves: the water and the sky. Cleared for takeoff.

Made just for you

Every shirt is sewn to order. These shirts fit loose, so check the size chart against one of your favorite shirts first.

Designed by pilots in Michigan. Blue water, blue side up.