Chesapeake Bay News

The latest Chesapeake Bay news affecting powerboaters, anglers, and anyone living or working on the Chesapeake Bay. For Chesapeake business-related news, visit our Chesapeake Business News page.

December 18, 2023
Heather Lougheed, vice president of the nearly 800,000-member boating advocacy, services, and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), is taking on a second organization
December 18, 2023
When we learned about Amy Pelsinsky and Lisa Pupa’s children’s book “The Great Cat Roundup,” about a Chesapeake island
December 13, 2023
Blue Water Baltimore and the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore each made exciting announcements recently regarding their ongoing efforts toward cleaner water in
November 21, 2023
Maryland surpassed its 2023 oyster planting goal and set a new annual record after 1.7 billion juvenile oysters were planted this year.
November 21, 2023
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St.
November 18, 2023
What are your plans for the Friday after Thanksgiving? Join us in celebrating Blue Friday by spending time on or near the water.
October 23, 2023
Boats end up abandoned or derelict on our nation’s coasts for several reasons. Irresponsible owners abandon vessels when they can no longer afford to care for them or pay for their disposal.
October 18, 2023
A house crossing a river looks out of place, akin to Dorothy’s Kansas home sitting at the start of a yellow brick road in Oz.
September 21, 2023
Honda Marine announces the introduction of the Honda BF350, the newest high-power outboard motor to join its comprehensive lineup.
September 18, 2023
Currently, these are the new boats and products expected to be at the 2023 Annapolis Powerboat Show. However, sometimes things change, and more boats/products could be added last minute, so be sure
September 17, 2023
Every October the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings together the powerboating community for four wonderful days of boat-buying, partying, marine education, and all things boating.
September 16, 2023
This year, Annapolis-based nautical and weather instrument manufacturer Weems & Plath is celebrating 95 years in business. 
September 13, 2023
Starting in July, Cecil College launched its Marine Service Technology Program.
September 13, 2023
This summer, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the award of $22.9 million from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund to 24 ecological restoration projects e
September 13, 2023
Over the past two months, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Natural Resources Police Boating Safety Education and Outreach Unit has conducted many vessel safety checks (VSCs) at ma
September 12, 2023
Imagine paddling on a water trail in Baltimore Harbor.
August 21, 2023
I love a boat show. I find them irresistible, with so much wonderful eye-candy tethered to finger piers and docks, inviting me to have a look, step aboard, and leave my shoes behind.
August 8, 2023
Normally you have to wait until winter for boat parades on the Chesapeake, but there are two coming up in September tha