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.

July 8, 2019
Chesapeake Clean-Up Week, CCA Maryland’s inaugural statewide trash clean-up will run July 7-13. Saturday, July 13, CCA Maryland has three designated clean-up sites that will be run by chapters from
July 2, 2019
Aiming to keep our waterways safe this holiday weekend, July 5-7, the Maryland Natural Resources Police will again join the nationwide effort by local, state, and federal agencies in the tenth annu
June 27, 2019
Go by boat, or go by car, but don’t let the summer slip by without attending at least one outdoor waterfront concert. Here are just a few of the many around the Bay. 
June 27, 2019
Standup paddleboard enthusiasts of all levels look forward to the East of Maui – Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) Chesapeake Standup Challenge, an open-water SUP race set in
June 25, 2019
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the awarding of $30.9 million in
June 20, 2019
The Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department operates the largest emergency response team in the Upper Bay area
June 17, 2019
Powerboaters on the Chesapeake are going to want to mark their calendars for the annual Rock the Bay Poker Run August 2-3 in North E
June 3, 2019
In April of 2019, Tome’s Landing Marina was purchased by Marine Endeavors, Inc.
June 3, 2019
Mark your calendars for Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-15, with the 32nd annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival at CBMM in St. Michaels, MD.
May 28, 2019
The Port of Baltimore reports that the Evergreen Triton, with a capacity to handle 14,424 Twenty-f
May 24, 2019
Before launching the new Introduction to Marine Outboard Engine Systems course, Chesapeake College director of skilled trades Tom Ellis had been approached by industry professionals about offering
May 23, 2019
For many boaters, Memorial Day weekend signals the official start of the boating season.
May 20, 2019
The Navy’s elite flying squadron, the Blue Angels, will be back in Annapolis Tuesday May 21 and Wednesday May 2
May 5, 2019
Chesapeake Light Craft’s 21st annual OkoumeFest will take place Friday-Saturday, May 17-18. Both days are free and family-friendly.
May 2, 2019
National Safe Boating Week will kick off the season May 18 to 24. Boaters on the Bay, join us in committing to a smarter, safer boating season, and together let’s make a positive impact.
April 23, 2019
The ABYC Foundation, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3), announces that Margaret Podlich has been hired to serve as executive director.
April 22, 2019
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM)—in partnership with Visit Annapolis and Anne Arunde
April 22, 2019
Whether you own a powerboat, sailboat, jet ski, or paddle craft, increase your chances of enjoying a mishap-free season on the water this year with a free vessel safety check (VSC) from the Coast A