This past weekend was a big one for powerboat racing on the Bay! The inaugural Thunder on the Choptank took place August 19-20 at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge, MD. The event was formerly known as … Read More
Lessons Learned on Long Cruises
The famed Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen once said, “Adventure is just another word for poor planning.” In Amundsen’s time explorers were very much on their own, without the support of a vast … Read More
70th Annual National Hard Crab Derby: Labor Day Weekend
You know you’re in the heart of crab country when more than 8000 people descend upon a small watermen’s town to watch hundreds of Maryland blue crabs race one another. And mind you, this isn’t some … [Read More...]
To Eat or Not to Eat: Maryland Fish Consumption Advisories
Fish and shellfish can be an important part of a healthy diet, as they are good sources of high-quality protein and nutrients and are low in saturated fat. Many fish are safe to eat but some contain … [Read More...]
Powerboat Racing on the Chesapeake Bay: August 19-20
It's going to be a big weekend for powerboat racing, August 19-20! Spectators are welcome at each event. We'll be covering each of these races so stay tuned for a full recap next week.First up … Read More
Ask the Expert: Fire on Your Boat
How big a threat is a boat fire, and what kind of fire-protection equipment do you really need onboard your boat? We asked John McDevitt, a Coast Guard-licensed captain and chairman of the National … Read More
New Speed Limit Feature on MD DNR Mobile App
We’ve all know that boat driver; the one who’s kicking up a wake too close to shore, zipping through an area with restricted maneuverability, or just plain going too fast. Maybe the new speed limit … Read More
Paddlers Clean up Trash After Baltimore’s First SUP Race
There was a great turnout at the first annual B'More SUP Race on Bear Creek Sunday, August 13. 55 paddlers of all levels came out to take part in both a 2.5 mile and five mile SUP race. The figure … Read More
Fireworks Could Return to Middle River July, 2018
After a five year absence, the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County (MTABC) is exploring the possibility of resuming production of its Fourth of July Holiday Fireworks held in Middle River. A … Read More
ICAST 2017 Best of Show Winners
Just a few weeks ago, we were down in sunny Orlando, FL, for ICAST 2017 where we had the opportunity to check out the latest products from every major manufacturer of fishing products from all across … Read More
August 21 Total Solar Eclipse: What to Expect in Maryland
A total solar eclipse will take place August 21 that will cross the entire country, coast-to-coast, for the first time since 1918. https://youtu.be/XX7AxZhPrqUAccording to NASA, the total solar … Read More
Southern Maryland Boat Club Annual Summer Regatta
The Southern Maryland Boat Club third annual Summer Regatta, held at the Historic Leonardtown Maryland Wharf Park, had to deal with the torrential rains on July 29. The event was planned for all day, … Read More
2017 White Marlin Open Results
The 2017 White Marlin Open took place August 7-11 in Ocean City, MD. And on the last day of weigh-ins at Harbor Island, a 95.5 pound white marlin, the third largest in tournament history, jumped into … Read More
Ocean City’s White Marlin Open, Circa 1974
Hailed as one of the premier tournaments on the East Coast, the White Marlin Open takes place every August (this year August 7-11) out of Ocean City, MD, and attracts many hundreds of anglers … Read More
