In the mid 1900s powerboat racing was all the rage in Southern Maryland. Races often attracted thousands of spectators, all eager to experience the thrill of racing from the shores of the Bay or the … Read More
Defending Against Jellyfish and Sea Nettle Stings
It’s estimated that a whopping 500,000 jellyfish stings are suffered every summer around the Bay. Although stings from our local jellies are not usually dangerous, they can be painful and irritating, … Read More
Chesapeake History: Point Lookout Lighthouse
Point Lookout Lighthouse, located in St. Mary’s County, MD, marks the entrance to the Potomac River at the southernmost tip of Maryland’s western shore. A beacon was first considered for the spot in … [Read More...]
Fish Spot: Crisfield, Maryland
I first fished out of Crisfield, MD, when big weakfish roamed the Bay. Captain Leroy Yingling would carry parties on his solid mahogany boat, Doris K, to the edge where Tangier Sound drops down from … [Read More...]
Invasive Plant Species Along the Chesapeake
While many Chesapeake boaters may not keep their boats at a dock in their back yard, I would imagine that many have a yard, or piece of property, in the Chesapeake watershed that is impacted by … Read More
Summer Stargazing: Solar Eclipse, Full Moons, and Meteor Showers
Is one of your bucket list items to catch a meteor shower while at anchor? Or maybe even a solar eclipse? This summer, make it happen! There are plenty of upcoming astrological events, just make sure … Read More
Staying Safe on the Water During Thunderstorms
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
