Most boaters on the Chesapeake Bay will experience a late afternoon or evening thunderstorm at some point during the summer months. From June through September, it seems they occur at least once a … Read More
2017 Kent Island Cocktail Class Regatta: Photos and Video
The Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association's (CCWBRA) Kent Island Yacht Club Regatta took place July 15. We want to again thank Bob Wallace and the Kent Island Yacht Club for hosting the … Read More
Review: MOB+ FELL Marine Wireless Kill Switch
This spring, I decided to “cut the cord” with my factory-installed tethered kill switch and install a FELL Marine wireless kill switch. Well let’s be honest, I rarely if ever used the old factory … [Read More...]
Hike and Bike Hart Miller Island’s South Cell
Hart Miller Island is a 1100-acre island located in Baltimore County on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of Middle River. It is accessible only by personal boat. On May 7, 2016, the South Cell of the … [Read More...]
Cruise Down the Bay on Your Very Own Floating Tiki Bar
In 2015, Fort Lauderdale, FL, native Greg Darby began working on a design for a tiki bar that could float, and before long the Cruisin' Tiki was born! Each Cruisin' Tiki is fully customizable, with … Read More
The Hydro-Shield Propeller Protector
A few years ago, while preparing for his first voyage to the Caribbean, Dale MacDonald purchased a small RIB from Nic Stark at Maritime Solutions (now Annapolis Inflatables). Stark suggested a special … Read More
Log Your Chesapeake Bay Dolphin Sightings
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science invites everyone who spends time on or near the Chesapeake Bay to report dolphin sightings with a new online tracking system. Chesapeake … Read More
11 Tips for Boating with Kids
Getting the whole family out on the water for the day can be a feat of strength: the kit and caboodle associated with small children can often make a day of yard work look attractive, and teenagers … Read More
Rock Hall: At the Crossroads of Past and Present
In a region rich with gorgeous scenery and welcoming cruising destinations, Rock Hall, MD, stands out from the crowd. Located on the Upper Eastern Shore, Rock Hall is spared from the beach traffic on … Read More
Maryland Watersports Regulations: Towing Tubes, Waterskis, Wakeboards
Whether we crave the thrill of aerial tricks, the joy of zipping kids on a tube, or the full-body workout of a stand-up-paddleboard sessions, watersports enthusiasts know playing on the water is wet … Read More
Annapolis Mayor Needs Your Help to Name the City’s Boat!
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides invites you to help name the city’s boat, which will be used for educational and recreational purposes.After meeting John Harris, the owner of Chesapeake … Read More
Boaters Urged to Steer Clear of Construction Area Near Poplar Island
The Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Baltimore District are urging boaters to steer clear of a construction area that will be marked by cautionary buoys near Poplar Island in the … Read More
Cool New Gear: Evinrude iDock Joystick Piloting System
Evinrude is an iconic name in the world of outboard motors. The company’s first outboard motor was introduced in 1909 by Ole Evinrude, and after all these years, they continue to serve as an innovator … Read More
How to Catch Your Own Tuna
Most people get their tuna out of a can, but those who catch their own get to enjoy these fish at their finest. When it comes to taste, there is no comparison between fresh or home canned tuna and the … Read More
