Decades ago, a Maryland sailor burned his winter socks. Now it’s a spring tradition / WKKY Country 104.7 Scott Neuman Mar 26, 2026 | 5:00 AM 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. (Image credit: Tyrone Turner)