The foundation of the Chesapeake Bay Log Sailing Canoe Association "CBLSCA", in 1933, grew from a need for organization and centralized management of log canoe races. Before the formation of the "CBLSCA" various entities intermittently fulfilled the need for a governing body. Log canoe races were conducted throughout the years according to the popularity of racing canoes in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Preceding 1885, log canoe racing was conducted in a haphazard fashion with pick-up races being held whenever a sufficient number of starters could be collected. In 1885 the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club was founded, and it became the first organization to officially organize log canoe races. Canoe racing continued under the leadership of this club until 1903, when racing was discontinued due to lack of interest. In 1910, several yacht clubs from Norfolk, Baltimore, Washington, and Easton formed the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association in an attempt to revive log canoe events. The venture was unsuccessful, and there was an 11 year wait until 1921 before another effort was made. This event was sponsored by two Baltimore newspapers, who organized a race meet. However, the class for canoes attracted only five entries in the first year and only three the next. This resulted in the canoe class being dropped from the race event altogether by 1923. In 1924, the newly formed Miles River Yacht Club revived log canoe racing. The canoe racing continued to be a popular sport, which resulted in the formation of the "CBLSCA" in 1933 to foster and develop the exciting sport of log canoe racing. The Association continues in its role today, as a central resource for consolidating rules and establishing handicap ratings for the log canoes, which currently race in various regattas conducted by yacht clubs in the Chesapeake Bay area.

The governing body of the "CBLSCA" is comprised of owners and skippers of log canoes. Membership in the "CBLSCA" is open to anyone who has an interest in supporting the tradition of racing these historic wooden vessels.