July 10, 2026
For years, many boaters believed that extended cruising required a large yacht with a large price tag. Today, that's no longer the case.
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July 9, 2026
You might remember a note that appeared in PropTalk’s April issue: a reader, Al Townsend, reached out to me after coming across an article on our website about a navy chief who had recently bought
July 7, 2026
Many years ago, when I was a relative boating rookie, I managed to be “that guy” at the boat ramp. You know who I mean: the entertainment. The knucklehead. The idiot. Yep, that was me.
June 22, 2026
It’s that time of year again—time to send in your submissions for PropTalk's annual Cover Contest celebrating [powerboating on the Chesapeake Bay.
March 25, 2026
If you are new to boating or experienced, yet hoping to gain more skills, during the Bay Bridge Boat Show (April 17-19) there are several on-water training options to consider.
March 25, 2026
For most couples, boating isn't just about the boat. It’s about time together.
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.