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March 19, 2026
Spring means different things to different people, but we boaters mark the season by removing tarps and shrinkwrap, scrubbing topsides, commissioning vessels, and burning socks. In the natural worl
March 18, 2026
As we move into spring boating season, John Herlig, who teaches VHF radio etiquette at the Annapolis Boat Show’s Cruisers University
March 16, 2026
At any gathering of boatshop and boatyard folks, the subject of the lack of younger workers often comes up.
March 13, 2026
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing to implement a shift in the season for recreational striped bass, or rockfish.
January 20, 2026
Many boat owners are not aware of the necessity of regular inspection and replacement of their marine hoses.
January 14, 2026
Yes, we are boaters. That means we have a boat or boats, had a boat, lust after a boat, or are “between” boats. You pick.
January 14, 2026
The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail follows the route undertaken by members of the Jamestown colony throughout the
January 14, 2026
Electric boats are all the rage these days, with more and more showing up at various boat shows in recen
January 12, 2026
Welcome to the New Year. The 2025 season turned out to be better than expected, and expectations for 2026 seem to be shaping up as well.
January 9, 2026
Dick Franyo, owner of the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Annapolis (a longtime PropTalk supporter), has announced a partnership with At