On Sunday, August 13 the eighth annual Watermen’s Appreciation Day comes to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, featuring a spirited boat docking contest, steamed crabs and … Read More
Building the Custom Dream
In last month’s custom boat building article we emphasized the importance of clearly defining the boat you want and identifying the builder who can produce it for you. This month we will explore three … Read More
See the Bay: Deale, Maryland
Deale, Maryland, is a haven for fishermen. Just 20 miles south of Annapolis and a short drive from the Washington, DC, metro area, it’s a relatively small community in lower Anne Arundel County, also … [Read More...]
Fourth Trash Wheel Coming to Baltimore City
The first trash wheel, named Mr. Trash Wheel, debuted in Baltimore City in 2014. Through the Healthy Harbor Initiative, Mr. Trash Wheel has "harnessed the power of water and sunlight" to collect trash … [Read More...]
Fish Spot: Chesapeake Beach
Chesapeake Beach has been one of the premier fishing destinations along the Western Shore for a long time. I first went there in the 1970s when big bluefish were the big draw and rockfish were in the … Read More
Fourth of July Fireworks on the Chesapeake Bay
Whether you plan on anchoring out or kicking back on shore, the Chesapeake Bay is a great place for Fourth of July fireworks and old-fashioned Independence Day parades. We wish all of our readers a … Read More
$10.5 Million Awarded to 18 Maryland Counties to Enhance Boating Access
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is providing $10.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants to improve public boating access and navigation throughout the state. Passed by the Maryland … Read More
10 Tips for New Paddlers
First, realize it’s not as easy as it looks. You see photos in advertisements of muscled men running the rapids in kayaks, or lithe young women doing yoga poses on stand up paddleboards (SUPs) at … Read More
Second Annual Bowleys Quarters Cardboard Boat Race Photos
On Saturday June 17, the second annual Bowleys Quarters Cardboard Race was held at Miami Beach State Park in Middle River, MD. This event could not have been possible without Joanne Hock and Mimi … Read More
Antique and Classic Boat Festival Photos and Jersey Speed Skiff Video
The Antique and Classic Boat Festival was held June 16-18 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD, and we took plenty of photos and video at the event. The weather couldn't have been … Read More
Summer Festivals on the Chesapeake Bay
As the weather (slowly) starts to warm up, we need to plan out our summer weekends for the tons of festival coming up. We’ve highlighted a few favorites. For more events, click … Read More
Boating Safely With Dogs
In recent decades, people have been involving their pets in more family activities. This includes many boat owners, who are starting to welcome their dogs aboard. You may enjoy spending a day on the … Read More
Verdict Is In: Judge Rules Against Angler in 2016 White Marlin Open
According to the White Marlin Open (WMO) page, federal judge Richard D. Bennett ruled against angler Philip Heasley, the winner of the 2016 White Marlin Open after a two week trial in the United … Read More
Pre-Father’s Day Vessel Safety Checks at Sandy Point
Volunteers from Division 24 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on hand at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis on Saturday, June 17, right before Father’s Day, to conduct free vessel safety … Read More
